The Asian Conference on Food and Nutrition Safety (ACFNS), held once every four years since 1991, is recognized as a regional scientific forum to review, discuss and address the science that ensures safety of food and water supply.

The 5th in the series, under the them "Science-based Solutions - Sustainable Actions", will be held from 5 to 7 November 2008 in Cebu, Philippines. The Conference will focus on the latest global issues and those pertinent to Asia, addressing emerging and re-emerging food and water safety concerns impacting the farm-to-table continuum.

The conference programme aims to update participants on scientific advances and regulatory development that will further the understanding of science-based decision processes and harmonized approaches based on internationally recognized standards and methodologies.

FAO together with renowned scientists from other international agencies, governments, health and research institutions as well as the industry will share their perspectives, discuss best practices and harnessing of new technologies for sustainable actions to secure safer and better food supply.

More information at:
http://www.ilsiacfns2008.com/index.php