Current Affairs - International - Discussion

The 44th session of the Codex Committee on Nutrition and Foods for Special Dietary Uses (CCNFSDU) took place in Dresden, Germany, from October 2 to October 6, 2024. India played a significant role in the meeting, making key interventions on probiotic guidelines and nutrient reference values. The committee's agreements on revising probiotic guidelines and determining combined nutrient reference values reflect India's influential contributions. Germany's hosting of the event underscores its commitment to global health cooperation and standardization in food nutrition. The meeting facilitated international collaboration, with India, Canada, Chile, and New Zealand working together to advance nutrition standards.