In many cases, Codex standards have even acquired a certain legal relevance, as they are considered to be a point of reference in the case of trade disputes between WTO members.
Paljudel juhtudel on codex alimentariuse standardid omandanud isegi teatud õigusliku tähenduse, sest nendest juhindutakse WTO liikmete vaheliste kaubandusvaidluste puhul.