UPSC Prelims 2010·GS1·polity-and-governance·social justice and international relations

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

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  1. ACodex Alimentarius CommissionCorrect
  2. BInternational Federation of Standards Users
  3. CInternational Organization for Standardization
  4. DWorld Standards Cooperation

Explanation

The correct answer is A because of the WTO Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures, commonly known as the SPS Agreement. Under this agreement, the WTO recognizes the Codex Alimentarius Commission as the relevant standard setting body for food safety. The Codex standards serve as the international benchmark and reference point for settling trade disputes involving food safety regulations. While the International Organization for Standardization and other bodies deal with technical or industrial standards, the Codex Alimentarius Commission specifically manages food standards, guidelines, and codes of practice to protect consumer health and ensure fair practices in the food trade.
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