a body which can act as a national forum on food safety and Consumer protection matters, where all concerned parties can discuss the implications of Codex texts on the food industry and concerned government authorities

a means to participate in and monitor the elaboration of Codex Standards, so that national economic interests are taken into account or at least considered when international standards are elaborated

Newborn Critical Care Center. A special place in the NC Children’ s Hospital for sick and premature infants.

National Center for Cultural Competence. The mission of the NCCC is to increase the capacity of health and mental health programs to design implement, and evaluate culturally and linguistically competent service delivery systems. (http://gucchd.georgetown.edu//nccc/)