A high sodium intake is associated with several health risks including high blood pressure with various clinical consequences, such as certain cardiovascular diseases. It has also been shown that a decrease of blood pressure is associated with health benefits. Salt (NaCl, "kitchen salt") is the main source of sodium in foods and salt reduction actually means sodium reduction. In several European countries, but also outside Europe, various salt reduction campaigns were launched. In Belgium, a campaign was developed as part of the National Food and Health Plan that included amongst others a raise of consumer awareness and a covenant with the food industry and food distributors to reduce the salt content of food products. When reducing salt (sodium) economic, technological as well as subjective factors (e.g. taste) play a role. This advice considers the most important aspects of sodium reduction primarily at the level of food safety and public health ... : BE; fr; info.hgr-css@health.belgium.be ...