The Codex Alimentarius Austriacus is a collection of standards, guidelines and product descriptions for a variety of foods.
[1] The Codex Alimentarius Austriacus standards are primarily the product of a voluntary effort of experts in the food industry and universities.
While the standards laid out in the codex were not legally enforceable, they were nonetheless used by the courts to determine the identity and quality of a variety of food products.
[2]Until the mid-20th century, the Codex Alimentarius Austriacus was not well-known beyond the German-speaking countries of Europe.
[citation needed] The idea of a Europe-wide Codex Alimentarius based on the Austrian model was actively pursued by Hans Frenzel of Austria between 1954 and 1958.