Zdrowie i gospodarka · 9.04.1999
International Standard-Setting Activities; Codex Alimentarius Commission; Committee on Nutrition and Foods for Special Dietary Uses; Background Paper to Identify Perspectives and Issues Pertaining to International Guidelines on Vitamin and Mineral Supplements
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is asking interested persons to submit comments that will be used by the U.S. delegate to the Codex Committee on Nutrition and Foods for Special Dietary Uses (CCNFSDU) to prepare a background paper to be considered by the CCNFSDU prior to its considering the appropriateness of establishing guidelines for vitamin and mineral supplements for the purposes of international trade. The background paper will discuss the range of concerns and the differences in rationales on this topic. The United States, which has indicated its opposition to the development of such guidelines, has been asked to participate in the development of this background paper along with other governments. FDA is accepting this request in its role as the agency representing the United States in the CCNFSDU. DATES: Submit written comments by June 8, 1999. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments and recommendations to the Dockets Management Branch (HFA-305), Food and Drug Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane, rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852.