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The Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) celebrates its 50th anniversary, remaining committed to protecting consumer health and ensuring fair food trade practices through science-based international food standards. The CAC has grown from 30 countries in 1963 to over 180 countries in 2012, establishing itself as the internationally recognized food standards-setting body. Scientific principles are essential for establishing and updating Codex standards, guidelines, and recommendations, providing a foundation for national and international food standards and control systems. The CAC's work is crucial for food safety, sustainability, and trade, with science-based standards and guidelines supporting the decision-making process. The importance of scientific advice from international expert bodies, such as the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives, is highlighted, providing a basis for international food standards and guidelines. The need for science-based international guidelines, standards, and recommendations is reaffirmed, along with the importance of supporting and strengthening confidence in SPS international standard-setting bodies, specifically Codex.