Future of U.S. Participation in Codex
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EmailScott Haskell comments on what a U.S withdrawal from the WHO means for its participation in Codex.
IFLR's Scott Haskell was asked to comment in an article exploring "Can the US replace the World Health Organization?" in Devex, an independent news organization covering global development. The article can be read online here if you open a free Devex account.
Asked to comment on whether the U.S. could replicate the work of Codex Alimentarius as it withdraws from the WHO, Scott explained:
“There are no other partners that can be relied upon to support the United States food safety. Basically, much of the world is a member of the Codex. The likelihood that we can form our own partnerships with other nations outside of the confines of Codex is short-sighted and destined to fail. This move will set back our positive trade relations for decades to come.”
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