CIAA will hold its bi-annual congress this upcoming autumn on the theme of Food for Life � Meeting Consumers� Needs. The congress will take place in Brussels and feature high-level speakers from the industry, relevant EU institutions and consumer organisations.

The congress will officially begin on 26 October at 2.30 pm with a welcome speech by CIAA President Mr. Jean Martin. The congress will then be articulated in three parallel sessions, during which, WHO, EFSA, DG Sanco and other Commission departments, consumer and industry representatives will address key issues covering topics such as obesity, consumer behaviour in relation to health and nutrition, the EU approach to consumer demands and needs, food science and technology developments in support of consumer well-being and more.

For up-to-date details of the event and to register your participation, please go to www.ciaacongress.be For further information contact Thierry Habotte, CIAA Communications Director on +32 25 14 11 11