The two projects aimed at both strengthening the role and activities of the CEECs food industry federations (through various actions, such as twinning operations, 'on the job training', communication-lobbying seminars,…) on one hand and at facilitating the transfer of the acquis on the other hand.

Two new national federations were established in Bulgaria and Slovenia as independent, operating and sustainable organisations. National federations in the countries concerned have efficient communication and networking equipment and strategies. The personnel has been trained and is now operating effectively, channelling relevant information to and from their specific audiences.

Many short and long terms missions of EU and local experts and representatives of the CEECs federations took place. Representatives from CEECs federations participated in training sessions on lobbying as well as in internships within CIAA National Federations.

EU Food Law Application Seminars with large and qualified attendance were held in Poland, Estonia, and Czech Republic. This project has also contributed to raise awareness of EU food regulatory framework and interest for the introduction of Good Manufactuing Practices (GMP) and Good Hygiene Practices (GHP) codes.

Over 12 Good Manufacturing Practices/Good Hygiene Practices codes have been translated and diffused in the CEECs. GHP seminars on the relevance and for the diffusion and implementation of GHP/GMP codes took place. Training seminars and relevant documentation for the implementation of GHP codes were developed.

In each country the national federation has become the focal point for the local industrial sector to obtain information and support on EU Food Law issues.