Thailand has been actively participating in the CODEX Committee on Fresh Fruit and Vegetables (CCFFV) which is responsible for the preparation of standards on fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as related recommendations, and was designated as the first draft writer for certain CCFFV standards as follows :

(i) Draft CODEX Standard for Baby Corn which was approved by the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) and published as the CODEX Standard for Baby Corn (CODEX Stan 188-1993);
(ii) Draft CODEX Standard for Mangosteen which is at present in Step 5 of the CODEX Step Procedure; and
(iii) Draft CODEX Standard for Pummelo and Draft CODEX Standard for Asparagus which are at present in Step 3 of the CODEX Step Procedure.

Safety Tips for Prevention of Fires in Household Appliances

(i) never leave any cooking unattended;
(ii) do not place aluminium foil around the burners of gas cooker;
(iii) check regularly to ensure that the LPG hose, regulator and gas cooker are in good condition (it is recommended that the LPG hose be replaced when signs of wear and tear appear or after two years of use);
(iv) always look out for wear and tear in the power supply cord; and
(v) repairs must be done by authorised service technicians.