Codex Alimentarius Launches New Website On Food Additives
Rome - The Secretariat of the Codex Alimentarius Commission today launched a searchable web-based version of the Codex General Standard for Food Additives (GSFA). The GSFA Online helps regulatory authorities, consumers and the food industry get the latest up-to date information on Codex food additives provisions.
What is "GSFA Online"?
The Codex General Standard for Food Additives (CAC/STAN 192-1995) sets forth the conditions under which food additives may be used in different food products. "GSFA Online" allows users to search the Standard by food additive, such as name or synonym, by functional class of additives, and by food category.
It provides up-to-date information on the food additives provisions contained in the Codex GSFA to all users, including regulatory authorities, consumers and industry.
"GSFA Online" is available in English, French and Spanish.
How to use "GSFA Online"?
"GSFA Online" has an intuitive and user-friendly interface, which may be accessed using a standard web browser at http://www.codexalimentarius.net/gsfaonline. It includes explanatory text on each page, as well as a glossary of the technical terms. This "learn as you go" approach allows users to begin searching the system immediately.
What's new?
"GSFA Online" provides users with the first simple tool to rapidly access current information on Codex Alimentarius food additive provisions contained in the Codex General Standard for Food Additives (GSFA). Its powerful but simple search engine allows users to retrieve the required information. "GSFA Online" will be updated regularly after the Codex Alimentarius Commission has adopted new and revised food additives provisions.
SOURCE: Codex Alimentarius Commission