Bulletin of the IDF N° 507/2020: The Codex General Standard for the Use of Dairy Terms Its nature, intent and implications

Nutritional value, functional properties and sensory characteristics of dairy products contribute to the good market position they enjoy. But imitations can pose potential health risks, and it is important that the consumer is not misled by the misuse of dairy names. The objective of The Codex General Standard for the Use of Dairy Terms is to determine where, when and how dairy terms may be used and where they may not. This report is intended for legislators working on labelling matters in the national context, the regional context and the international context as well as for legal specialists in food companies and in trade associations concerned with these issues.