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The use of the term probiotic in France, Italy and Spain: a comparative analysis

Since the beginning of 2023, it is possible to use the word probiotic on food supplements in France. Here follows a comparison with the situation in Italy and in Spain.

Launch of One Health Joint Plan of Action to address health threats to humans, animals, plants and environment

A new One Health Joint Plan of Action (OH JPA) has been launched by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH). This first Joint Plan on One Health aims to create a framework to integrate systems and capabilities so that we can collectively better prevent, predict, detect and respond to health threats. This initiative aims to improve the health of humans, animals, plants and the environment, while contributing to sustainable development.

Journée mondiale de l’alimentation : le 16 Octobre 2019

La Journée mondiale de l’alimentation 2019 de la FAO aura lieu le mercredi 16 Octobre. Cette journée est dédiée à la promotion

The controversy launched by the Italian government on nutrition labeling

In early May 2019, the Italian government criticized the future report of the WHO aimed at providing guidelines for framing nutritional labeling

FAO’s report about biodiversity

FAO publishes the first report of its kind regarding the state of biodiversity for food and agriculture. Biodiversity for food and agriculture

The World Food Day: fight against food waste

The World Food Day of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) will take place this Tuesday. During this

Nutrinet study on the sustainability of diets

This Nutrinet study aims to characterize the environmental, nutritional and economic sustainability of diets. FAO has defined a sustainable diet as a

Origin labelling of food: a boost for local economies and sustainable development

This study, conducted by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development

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