17th Pan-African National Codex Contact Point Officers Meeting

AU-IBAR is leading the Continental effort to strengthen food safety in Africa. From 6 to 8 October 2025, AU-IBAR is hosting the 17th Pan African National Codex Contact Point Officers Meeting in Nairobi, Kenya, bringing together regulators, Codex officers, and technical experts from 35 African Union Member States, alongside FAO, WHO, ILRI, IITA, CABI, and other key partners.

The meeting is focusing on harmonising Africa’s positions for the 48th Session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission, ensuring that food safety is a right for every African consumer and a driver of trade under the AfCFTA. Discussions include priority Codex Committees on contaminants, pesticide residues, food additives, spices, fresh fruits and vegetables, and methods of analysis, as well as guidelines for informal engagement with the food sector.