The Permanent Representatives Committee is asked to approve a representative from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) attending two meetings of the Working Party on International Food and Agricultural Questions (Codex - CCPR) on 27 July and 1 September 2026. The request, made by the Presidency in a document dated 23 June 2026, states that EFSA's presence is needed to support the Commission and EU member states in preparing positions for the 57th session of the Codex Alimentarius Committee on Pesticides Residues (CCPR57), scheduled for 7-12 September 2026 in Beijing, China. The Presidency argues that the invitation is in the Council's interest and complies with rules on occasional third-party attendance at Council or preparatory body meetings. The approval is a procedural step required before EFSA can participate in the two preparatory sessions. The decision is expected to be taken at the Coreper meeting on 3 July 2026. No prior coverage of this file exists in the available record.
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