Insects as Food and Feed: Analysis of Regulatory Experiences in Selected Non-EU Countries

On an international level Codex Alimentarius is the main standard-setting body for the production and the commercialisation of food and feed. Founded in 1963 upon joint initiative of two other international organisations, notably FAO and the World Health Organization (WHO), its main mission consists in the development of technical standards with the aim to facilitate international trade and promote safety and quality of food in the interest of consumers globally.