1. The 1st Session of the Ad Hoc Codex Intergovernmental Task Force on Fruit and Vegetable Juices was held in Brasilia from 18 - 22 September 2000 at the kind invitation of the Government of Brazil. The Session was chaired by Dr Luiz Carlos de Oliveira, Secretary of Animal and Plant Health Protection and Inspection, Ministry of Agriculture and Supply. It was attended by 106 delegates from 22 Member countries and 4 international organizations. The list of participants is attached to this report as Appendix I.