A collection of standards, guidelines and codes of practice adopted by the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC). The CAC is the central part of the Joint FAO/WHO Food Standards Programme; it was established to protect consumer health and promote fair practices in food trade.

Groups where individual component units might take action independently, but could achieve more by acting together.

A group of people who share a common concern, a set of problems or an interest in a topic. They come together to fulfil both individual and group goals.