The 44th session of the Codex Committee on Methods of Analysis and Sampling (CCMAS) took place online this year, providing a valuable platform for scientific discussion and international collaboration.

Key Outcomes:

• Method ICC 191 / AOAC 2022.01 / AACC 32-61.01 was officially endorsed by CCMAS for the analysis of soluble and insoluble dietary fiber in foods, as recommended by the Codex Committee on Nutrition and Foods for Special Dietary Uses (CCNFSDU). This method, jointly validated with AOAC and AACC, replaces the previous AOAC 2011.25 / AACC 32-50.01 method. The method has been developed by Barry V. McCleary and his team at Megayzme.
• Recommendation ICC 207 was confirmed for use with Edible Cassava Flour and Gari. The amendment process to adapt the recommendation for these specific commodities is already at an advanced stage.
• ICC also contributed actively to the CCMAS Working Group on Methods of Analysis for Precautionary Allergen Labelling, supporting efforts to establish robust and science-based approaches to allergen risk communication.

As always, CCMAS served as a valuable forum to clarify the scientific foundations of analytical methods, understand different stakeholder perspectives, and foster consensus-driven solutions to advance and harmonize the global food system.

We look forward to continuing this work in person at the next CCMAS meeting, scheduled to take place in Budapest in March 2026.