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Q4. As regards the use of international food safety standards as reference points for the dispute settlements, which one of the following does WTO collaborate with?

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

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Correct Answer: Option (A) — Codex Alimentarius Commission

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  • The Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) was established in 1963 by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) to develop harmonized international food standards, guidelines, and codes of practice.
  • Under the WTO Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS Agreement), Codex standards are formally recognized as the international reference benchmarks for resolving food safety trade disputes.
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Codex Alimentarius is the global standard-setting body specifically dedicated to food safety, explicitly cited under the WTO SPS Agreement.

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Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2010 (Q4)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeneral Knowledge (1995-2010) → Miscellaneous
Official Answer KeyOption (A) — Codex Alimentarius Commission

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The official UPSC answer key for this 2010 General Knowledge (1995-2010) (Miscellaneous) question is Option (A): "Codex Alimentarius Commission". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

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