Deep pockets and empty hearts rule the world. We unleash them at our peril.
― Stefan Molyneux
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Per Wikipedia
The Codex Alimentarius is a collection of internationally recognized standards, codes of practice, guidelines, and other recommendations relating to foods, food production, and food safety.
Its name is derived from the Codex Alimentarius Austriacus.[1] Its texts are developed and maintained by the Codex Alimentarius Commission, a body that was established in early November 1961 by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), was joined by the World Health Organization (WHO) in June 1962, and held its first session in Rome in October 1963.[2] The Commission's main goals are to protect the health of consumers and ensure fair practices in the international food trade. The Codex Alimentarius is recognized by the World Trade Organization as an international reference point for the resolution of disputes concerning food safety and consumer protection.[3][4]
As of 2012, there were 186 members of the Codex Alimentarius Commission: 186 member countries and one member organization, the European Union (EU). There were 215 Codex observers: 49 intergovernmental organizations, 150 non-governmental organizations, and 16 United Nations organizations.[5]
Hidden in Plain Sight
What I always find interesting is when organizations hide the ones that are making the decisions that affect us all. While perusing this Codex Alimentarius' website link I see a lot of non-information. Sure, I can see a long list of the nations that are involved with this commission but I don't see names. Who are these people, who pays them, who influences their decisions, etc.
When an organization hides names.....I become more curious.
From their 2018 publication, "Codex"
The Codex Alimentarius, or “Food Code”,
is a collection of standards, guidelines
and codes of practice that governments
may opt to use to ensure food safety,
quality and fair trade. When the
standards are followed, consumers can trust the safety
and quality of the products they buy and importers can
trust that the food they ordered will meet their
specifications.
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One World Governance Isn't To Be Laughed at Any Longer
Essentially what this organization or commission seems to be doing is strengthening its influences to the point that when the one world government is in place, the Codex Alimentarius Commission will be the the law of the globe. No matter what your government's rules and regulations, the world government will be the law of the land.
What I feel with these over-arching organizations is that they say that everyone needs are considered and yet the rules seem to always benefit big business for big profit while the rest of us pay more for less.
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Small, Local Farms ARE the Answer, NOT More Regulations and Drugs
These organizations that are in bed with the WTO (World Trade Organization) and the United Nations tend to move towards a one world government which will strip away any individual rights.
Case in point: More than once when I was working at a local Cooperative Health Food Grocery Store, we had to get together to sign petitions so that various supplements wouldn't be removed from the shelves. Essentially, big pharma wants a piece of the action with no competition. Take the reasonably price supplements and legislate them so they are in the category of "drugs" and then force the public to pay a higher price for those newly categorized drugs. Sounds like a plan, boss. Drug mafia 101.
The seven years that I worked at the health food grocery store, we had many cases of products that were harmless but we had to fight to keep them on the shelf. Luckily, we were really good at getting the word out to the public about these unnecessary restrictions.
We don't need to be giving our animals more anti-biotics; what they need is more fresh air and sunshine on a healthy farm not in a factory where animals are fed unnatural foods and stand in their own urine and feces all day.
Our produce does not need to come from New Zealand for it to be delicious. Local produce will be more nutrient dense and affordable as well as better for the planet overall. The less the fruit or veggie has to travel the more time on the vine which equals more vitamins for you.
Your Voice is Needed Now More than Ever
Don't be distracted by the headline news that has some sensationalized story to divert and confuse. Focus on the prize. A strong community is necessary. Know your neighbors. Take care of the elderly. Grow your own food and share with others. Have community dinners. Attend meetings that impact your neighborhoods, schools, and communities.
I personally have seen what a small handful of organized and passionate people can do. You ARE important.
I will be doing more research on this topic in the following days.