As regards the use of international food safety standards as a reference point for dispute settlements, which one of the following does WTO collaborate with? [2010]

As regards the use of international food safety standards as a reference point for dispute settlements, which one of the following does WTO collaborate with?

Codex Alimentarius Commission
International Federation of Standards Users
International Organisation for Standardisation
World Standards Cooperation

Explanation

Option (a) is correct

The World Trade Organisation uses international food safety standards as reference points under the Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures. For this purpose, it recognises standards developed by the Codex Alimentarius Commission. The Codex Alimentarius Commission is a joint body of the Food and Agriculture Organisation and the World Health Organisation, established in 1963. It develops food standards, guidelines and codes of practice to protect consumer health and ensure fair practices in food trade.

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