Obesity is a global epidemic and the most prevalent metabolic disease in the world. Preventive and treatment measures taken are still not adequate and these services are still not equally widespread. In response to this situation, EASO has developed a network of “accredited specialised obesity centers”, where the quality and efficacy of the care offered to patients are of the highest standards. Under the EASO Collaborating Centers for Obesity Management (COM) scheme, these centers will be accredited in accordance with accepted European and academic guidelines.