Notice2022-03592
Codex Alimentarius Commission: Meeting of the Codex Committee on Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
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Published
February 18, 2022
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Agriculture DepartmentU.S. Codex Office
Abstract
The U.S Codex Office is sponsoring a public meeting on March 24, 2022. The objective of the public meeting is to provide information and receive public comments on agenda items and draft United States (U.S.) positions to be discussed at the 22nd Session of the Codex Committee on Fresh Fruits and Vegetables (CCFFV) of the Codex Alimentarius Commission, which will convene virtually April 25-May 4, 2022. The U.S. Manager for Codex Alimentarius and the Acting Deputy Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs recognize the importance of providing interested parties the opportunity to obtain background information on the 22nd Session of the CCFFV and to address items on the agenda.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 34 (Friday, February 18, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 9308-9309]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-03592]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
U.S. Codex Office
Codex Alimentarius Commission: Meeting of the Codex Committee on
Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
AGENCY: U.S. Codex Office, USDA.
ACTION: Notice of public meeting and request for comments.
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SUMMARY: The U.S Codex Office is sponsoring a public meeting on March
24, 2022. The objective of the public meeting is to provide information
and receive public comments on agenda items and draft United States
(U.S.) positions to be discussed at the 22nd Session of the Codex
Committee on Fresh Fruits and Vegetables (CCFFV) of the Codex
Alimentarius Commission, which will convene virtually April 25-May 4,
2022. The U.S. Manager for Codex Alimentarius and the Acting Deputy
Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs recognize
the importance of providing interested parties the opportunity to
obtain background information on the 22nd Session of the CCFFV and to
address items on the agenda.
DATES: The public meeting is scheduled for March 24, 2022, from 1:00-
2:30 p.m. ET.
ADDRESSES: The public meeting will take place via Video Teleconference
only. Documents related to the 22nd Session of the CCFFV will be
accessible via the internet at the following address: <a href="https://www.fao.org/fao-who-codexalimentarius/meetings/detail/it/?meeting=CCFFV&session=22">https://www.fao.org/fao-who-codexalimentarius/meetings/detail/it/?meeting=CCFFV&session=22</a>.
Mr. Dorian Lafond, U.S. Delegate to the 22nd Session of the CCFFV,
invites U.S. interested parties to submit their comments electronically
to the following email address: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#f4909b869d959ada9895929b9a90b481879095da939b82"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="dbbfb4a9b2bab5f5b7babdb4b5bf9baea8bfbaf5bcb4ad">[email protected]</span></a>.
Registration: Attendees must register to attend the public meeting
here: <a href="https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItf-GrqjsvHxm0ZzGEBP4rZe8dAdqHjFE">https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItf-GrqjsvHxm0ZzGEBP4rZe8dAdqHjFE</a>. After registering, you will receive a
confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information about the 22nd
Session of the CCFFV, contact U.S. Delegate, Mr. Dorian Lafond,
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#02666d706b636c2c6e63646d6c6642777166632c656d74"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="33575c415a525d1d5f52555c5d5773464057521d545c45">[email protected]</span></a>, +1 (202) 690-4944.
For further information about the public meeting Contact: U.S.
Codex Office, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Room 4861, South Agriculture
Building, Washington, DC 20250. Phone (202) 720-7760, Fax: (202) 720-
3157, Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#a6d3d5c5c9c2c3dee6d3d5c2c788c1c9d0"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="ff8a8c9c909b9a87bf8a8c9b9ed1989089">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
Codex was established in 1963 by two United Nations organizations,
the Food and Agriculture Organization and the World Health
Organization. Through adoption of food standards, codes of practice,
and other guidelines developed by its committees, and by promoting
their adoption and implementation by governments, Codex seeks to
protect the health of consumers and ensure fair practices in the food
trade.
The Terms of Reference of the Codex Committee on Fresh Fruits and
Vegetables (CCFFV) are:
(a) To elaborate worldwide standards and codes of practice as may
be appropriate for fresh fruits and vegetables;
(b) to consult, as necessary, with other international
organizations in the standards development process to avoid
duplication.
The CCFFV is hosted by Mexico. The United States attends the CCFFV
as a member country of Codex.
Issues To Be Discussed at the Public Meeting
The following items on the agenda for the 22nd Session of the CCFFV
will be discussed during the public meeting:
<bullet> Adoption of the Agenda
<bullet> Matters referred to the Committee by the CAC and other Codex
Subsidiary Bodies
<bullet> Matters arising from other international organizations on the
standardization of fresh fruits and vegetables
<bullet> Proposed draft standard for onions and shallots
<bullet> Proposed draft standard for berry fruits
<bullet> Proposed draft standard for fresh dates
<bullet> Discussion paper on glossary of terms used in the layout for
Codex standards for fresh fruits and vegetables
<bullet> Consideration of the proposals for new work (replies to
Circular Letter 2021/79-FFV)
Public Meeting
At the March 24, 2022, public meeting, draft U.S. positions on the
agenda items will be described and discussed, and attendees will have
the opportunity to pose questions and offer comments. Written comments
may be offered at the meeting or sent to Mr. Dorian Lafond, U.S.
Delegate for the 22nd Session of the CCFFV (see
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ADDRESSES). Written comments should state that they relate to
activities of the 22nd Session of the CCFFV.
Additional Public Notification
Public awareness of all segments of rulemaking and policy
development is important. Consequently, the U.S. Codex Office will
announce this Federal Register publication on-line through the USDA web
page located at: <a href="https://www.usda.gov/codex">https://www.usda.gov/codex</a>, a link that also offers an
email subscription service providing access to information related to
Codex. Customers can add or delete their subscription themselves and
have the option to password protect their accounts.
USDA Non-Discrimination Statement
No agency, officer, or employee of the USDA shall, on the grounds
of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual
orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status,
income derived from a public assistance program, or political beliefs,
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To file a complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program
Discrimination Complaint Form, which may be accessed online at <a href="https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf">https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf</a>, or write a
letter signed by you or your authorized representative. Send your
completed complaint form or letter to USDA by mail, fax, or email.
Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of
Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410.
Fax: (202) 690-7442, Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#c4b4b6aba3b6a5a9eaadaab0a5afa184b1b7a0a5eaa3abb2"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="473735282035262a692e2933262c22073234232669202831">[email protected]</span></a>.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for
communication (Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language,
etc.) should contact USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and
TDD).
Done at Washington, DC, on February 15, 2022.
Mary Frances Lowe,
U.S. Manager for Codex Alimentarius.
[FR Doc. 2022-03592 Filed 2-17-22; 8:45 am]
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