The Journal of Stored Products Research provides an international medium for the publication of both reviews and original results from laboratory and field studies on stored products. These include food, foodstuffs and durable items, including materials such as timber and museum artifacts. Suitable subjects include: the biology, ecology, physiology, behavior, taxonomy, genetics and control of pests and spoilage agents relevant biotechnology, pest management and decision support systems the physical and chemical nature of the stored product environment, including its modification the assessment, prevention and control of losses regulatory, technological and economic subjects relevant to stored products the design and structure of the storage environment. The Journal of Stored Products Research reflects the worldwide interest in the scientific problems of infestation in stored food and their relevance to trade and the increasing world food shortage. Related Conference Food Safety Objectives: Public Health, HACCP and Science will take place on December 4-5, 2000 at Georgetown University, Washington DC, USA. The conference will explore ways and means of improving food safety through Food Safety Objectives (FSOs) focussing on the following topics; Testing and Detection; Microbiology; Food Processing Technology; Public Health and Consumer Behavior. For details visit http://www.elsevier.com/locate/fso2000