Juhendi väljatöötamisel arvestatakse ÜRO Toidu ja Põllumajanduse Organisatsiooni (FAO) ning Maailma Terviseorganisatsiooni (WHO) ühise standardiprogrammi Codex Alimentarius standardeid.
FAO acts as a neutral forum where all nations meet as equals to negotiate agreements and debate policy. FAO is also a source of knowledge and information, helping developing countries and countries in transition modernize and improve agriculture, forestry and fisheries practices and ensure good nutrition for all focusing special attention on developing rural areas.
