CAC49 - Codex Alimentarius Commission
06 Jul 2026
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10 Jul 2026
Geneva, Switzerland
GENERAL INFORMATION
The 49th Session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC49) will be held physically at the Centre International de Conférences (CICG), (Room Amphitheatre D, Level 1), Geneva, Switzerland from 6 to 10 July 2026. The plenary discussions will take place from Monday, 6 July to Wednesday, 8 July, from 10.00 to 13.00 (CET) and 15.00 to 18.00 (CET). The adoption of the report of the session will be held on Friday 10 July starting from 10.00 CET. The working methods for CAC49 are detailed in an appendix to the agenda (see below). All Members should plan to have at least one delegate attend the session in-person, as in-person participation is the only means by which Members can take part in all forms of decision-making available to the Commission, including secret ballot should it be required. The opening session will begin at 10.00 (CET) on Monday, 6 July 2026. Registration facilities will open on Sunday, 5 July from 14:00 to 18:00 and on Monday, 6 July from 8:00. PLEASE NOTE: CAC49 registration is via a new registration system for the UN in Geneva - CVENT. Please login in the Codex website and find the registration link available here. The Session will be conducted in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish. WEBCASTING
CAC49 will be webcast in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish. Language options can be selected in the video player. The General Public and those who just wish to listen to the discussions are encouraged to follow the webcast. Links are here available: Day 1 AM - Day 1 PM Day 2 AM - Day 2 PM Day 3 AM - Day 3 PM Side Events AM Side Events PM Adoption of the Report SIDE EVENTS
Details of side events will be provided here as they are confirmed. See below: Tuesday 07 July
Working documents will be published on this webpage as they become available. PHOTOGALLERY
The Photo gallery will be published and constantly updated during the week of CAC49. PLENARY SESSION Gallery SIDE EVENTS Gallery
The 49th Session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC49) will be held physically at the Centre International de Conférences (CICG), (Room Amphitheatre D, Level 1), Geneva, Switzerland from 6 to 10 July 2026. The plenary discussions will take place from Monday, 6 July to Wednesday, 8 July, from 10.00 to 13.00 (CET) and 15.00 to 18.00 (CET). The adoption of the report of the session will be held on Friday 10 July starting from 10.00 CET. The working methods for CAC49 are detailed in an appendix to the agenda (see below). All Members should plan to have at least one delegate attend the session in-person, as in-person participation is the only means by which Members can take part in all forms of decision-making available to the Commission, including secret ballot should it be required. The opening session will begin at 10.00 (CET) on Monday, 6 July 2026. Registration facilities will open on Sunday, 5 July from 14:00 to 18:00 and on Monday, 6 July from 8:00. PLEASE NOTE: CAC49 registration is via a new registration system for the UN in Geneva - CVENT. Please login in the Codex website and find the registration link available here. The Session will be conducted in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish. WEBCASTING
CAC49 will be webcast in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish. Language options can be selected in the video player. The General Public and those who just wish to listen to the discussions are encouraged to follow the webcast. Links are here available: Day 1 AM - Day 1 PM Day 2 AM - Day 2 PM Day 3 AM - Day 3 PM Side Events AM Side Events PM Adoption of the Report SIDE EVENTS
Details of side events will be provided here as they are confirmed. See below: Tuesday 07 July
- 13.00 - 14.00 | Showcasing Efforts to Ensure Sustainable Food Safety Leadership and Advocacy (Plenary D)
- 10.00-11.15 | Observer side event – role of Observers in promoting use of Codex texts
- 11.30-12.30 | Monitoring countries’ adoption of Codex and regional bodies’ food standards related to healthy diet and nutrition through the WHO Global database on the Implementation of Food and Nutrition Action (GIFNA) (WHO)
- 14.00-15.30 | The new Global Burden of Foodborne Diseases – 2026: what it means for stakeholders (WHO/FAO)
- 15.45-17.00 | Ensuring safe and nutritious food in crises, relief and protracted emergencies (FAO, WFP, MSF, UNICEF, Government of Ireland)
Working documents will be published on this webpage as they become available. PHOTOGALLERY
The Photo gallery will be published and constantly updated during the week of CAC49. PLENARY SESSION Gallery SIDE EVENTS Gallery
INFORMATION FOR DELEGATES
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