Codex meeting approves ractopamine standards
date:Jul 06, 2012


The Codex, which was established by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and World Health Organization in 1963, sets international food standards and codes of practice that contribute to the safety of food trade. Simmons charged that the issue of ractopamine has historically caused unnecessary trade disruptions. Ractopamine is recognized by the US Food and Drug Administration as a safe feed additive, but the lack of international MRL standards caused confusion.

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