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The following links provide further information about food safety & quality, and nutrition & health. Choose how you wish to view the list by using the available fields below:
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EUROPA.EU
EUROPA is the portal site of the European Union (http://europa.eu). It provides up-to-date coverage of European Union affairs and essential information on European integration. Users can also consult all legislation currently in force or under discussion, access the websites of each of the EU institutions and find out about the policies administered by the European Union under the powers devolved to it by the Treaties.
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Carbohydrates Research Foundation (The Netherlands)
CRF is the facilitator for networking in carbohydrate science and technology that aims at stimulating research and use of carbohydrates facilitating the transfer of knowledge of carbohydrates to the chemical, health and medicine sectors.
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Animal health
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Aid Infodienst
The AID Infodienst website provides a wealth of information about consumer protection, nutrition and agriculture that can be used practically and is easy to understand. All information is elaborated on a scientific basis and with the assistance of external experts.
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Deutsche Gesellschaft für Ernährung
The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Ernährung (German Nutrition Society) is a non-profit organisation that supports research into nutrition. It also ensures the quality of nutrition counselling and education in Germany and, based on scientific facts on nutrition, helps promote and maintain the health and fitness of the population.
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Asian Food Information Centre
The Asian Food Information Centre provides a wealth of science-based information on nutrition, health and food safety for the Asia region.
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British Nutrition Foundation
The British Nutrition Foundation is a scientific and educational charity that promotes the well-being of society through the impartial interpretation and effective dissemination of evidence-based nutritional knowledge and advice.
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EFSA- European Food Safety Authority
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) covers all issues that directly or indirectly affect the safety of food and feed, including animal health and welfare.
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European Commission - DG Health & Consumer Protection - Food Safety
The EU integrated approach to food safety aims to assure a high level of food safety, animal health, animal welfare and plant health within the European Union through coherent farm-to-fork measures and adequate monitoring, while ensuring the effective functioning of the internal market.
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International Food Information Council
The International Food Information Council aims to communicate science-based information on food safety and nutrition to health and nutrition professionals, educators, journalists, government officials and others providing information to consumers.
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The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE)
The World Organisation for Animal Health is an international organisation whose mission it is to improve the health and the welfare of animals all over the world regardless of the cultural practices or the economic situations in member countries.
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Consejo Latinoamericano de Información Alimentaria
The Latin American Food Information Council, CLIA, is a non-profit organisation that provides information about the food industry, including studies and investigations, and acts as intermediary between the scientific community and the media in food matters.
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Información Consumidor
Información Consumidor (consumer information) is an initiative of the Spanish Food and Drink Industry Foundation and an online resource for news, regulation, science, documentation and consumer services information on food and health from farm to fork.
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AFSSA- Agence Française de Sécurité Sanitaire de Aliments
The AFSSA is a French public organisation dedicated to health and nutritional risks in both human and animal food. Its missions are to assess risks and carry out researches to tackle those risks. In particular, AFSSA is in charge of research and scientific support with regard to animal health and diseases of animal origin. AFSSA has also some responsibilities in the field of veterinary drugs. |
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Sicurezza alimentare
Sicurezza Alimentare (food safety) provides useful information and practical recommendations on nutrition, food safety, and safe food handling and storage.
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Cancer
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Aid Infodienst
The AID Infodienst website provides a wealth of information about consumer protection, nutrition and agriculture that can be used practically and is easy to understand. All information is elaborated on a scientific basis and with the assistance of external experts.
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Deutsche Gesellschaft für Ernährung
The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Ernährung (German Nutrition Society) is a non-profit organisation that supports research into nutrition. It also ensures the quality of nutrition counselling and education in Germany and, based on scientific facts on nutrition, helps promote and maintain the health and fitness of the population.
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Deutsche Krebsgesellschaft (DGK)
The Deutsche Krebsgesellschaft (DKG) is a large scientific society specialised in cancer. This umbrella organisation groups academic and non-academic parties involved in the research and treatment of cancer. Its website is meant for health professionals, scientists, patients and general public.
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Deutsches Krebsforschungzentrum (DKFZ)
Le Haut Conseil Espagnol des Sports (CSD) est l'agent central de l'administration responsable du sport. Au niveau local, les municipalités agissent en collaboration avec l'administration publique pour la promotion et le développement de l'exercice physique et des activités sportives. |
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Europäische Kommission – Gesundheitsportal über Krebs
The EU Health portal is managed by the European Commission’s Directorate General for Health and Consumer Protection. It includes a wide range of information and data on health-related issues and activities at both European and international level. Here is the link to the cancer-related pages of this website.
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Krebsinformationsdienst
Information service of the Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum (the German Cancer Research Center), this website provides a wealth of information on cancer, aimed to patients and members of the public interested in current knowledge of cancer.
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Asian Food Information Centre
The Asian Food Information Centre provides a wealth of science-based information on nutrition, health and food safety for the Asia region.
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Association for International Cancer Research (AICR)
The Association for International Cancer Research (AICR) is an independent charity whose aim is to support fundamental research into the causes and prevention of cancer. Their website provides cancer information covering many forms and symptoms of the disease, as well as prevention and treatment.
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British Nutrition Foundation
The British Nutrition Foundation is a scientific and educational charity that promotes the well-being of society through the impartial interpretation and effective dissemination of evidence-based nutritional knowledge and advice.
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Cancer Research United Kingdom
Cancer Research UK is a British charity dedicated to cancer research. This website provides a wealth of information about cancer and research.
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European Association for Cancer Research (EACR)
The European Association for Cancer Research (EACR) supports cancer research and facilitates communication about cancer. It provides up-to-date information on significant events and initiatives in the European and International fields of oncology.
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European Commission - Public Health Thematic Portal on Cancer
The EU Health portal is managed by the European Commission’s Directorate General for Health and Consumer Protection. It includes a wide range of information and data on health-related issues and activities at both European and international level. Here is the link to the cancer-related pages of this website.
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Food Standards Agency (FSA) - pages on Cancer
The Food Standards Agency is an independent government department set up to protect the public's health and consumer interests in relation to food in UK. Here is the link to the FSA's web pages dedicated to cancer.
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International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC)
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) is part of the World Health Organisation. Its mission is to coordinate and conduct research on the causes and mechanisms of human cancer, and to develop scientific strategies for cancer control. The Agency is a dissemination agent of scientific knowledge in these areas.
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International Food Information Council
The International Food Information Council aims to communicate science-based information on food safety and nutrition to health and nutrition professionals, educators, journalists, government officials and others providing information to consumers.
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National Cancer Research Network (NCRN)
The UK National Cancer Research Network (NCRN) provides the NHS with the infrastructure to support cancer clinical trials in England. This website includes resources and useful links for health professionals from the cancer research, for healthcare professionals and health organisations and for the public interested in the NCRN’s activities.
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National Health Service (NHS) - pages on Cancer
The National Health Service (NHS) provides healthcare for all UK citizens. The NHS is managed by the Department of Health, which sets overall policy on health issues. It edits an Health Encyclopedia including specific pages on Cancer: here is the link. |
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UK Department of Health - pages on Cancer
The UK Department of Health publishes information, policy documents and advice for healthcare professionals involved in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of all types of cancer.
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World Health Organisation (WHO) - pages on Cancer
This section of the WHO’s website provides links to activities, reports, news and events, as well as contacts and cooperating partners in the various WHO programmes and offices working on cancer. Links to related web sites and topics are also provided.
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Consejo Latinoamericano de Información Alimentaria
The Latin American Food Information Council, CLIA, is a non-profit organisation that provides information about the food industry, including studies and investigations, and acts as intermediary between the scientific community and the media in food matters.
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Información Consumidor
Información Consumidor (consumer information) is an initiative of the Spanish Food and Drink Industry Foundation and an online resource for news, regulation, science, documentation and consumer services information on food and health from farm to fork.
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Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS) – página sobre el Cáncer
This section of the WHO’s website provides links to activities, reports, news and events, as well as contacts and cooperating partners in the various WHO programmes and offices working on cancer. Links to related web sites and topics are also provided.
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Centre International de Recherche sur le Cancer (CIRC)
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) is part of the World Health Organisation. Its mission is to coordinate and conduct research on the causes and mechanisms of human cancer, and to develop scientific strategies for cancer control. The Agency is a dissemination agent of scientific knowledge in these areas. |
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Institut Gustave-Roussy (IGR)
The Institute Gustave-Roussy (IGR) is a large European anticancer centre, whose missions are to treat patients suffering from cancer, conduct research and develop new therapies, and to pass on knowledge and know-how to the medical and scientific communities in France and worldwide.
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Institut National du Cancer
The French National Cancer Institute was created to gather information and manage cancer issues in France: its role is to enhance cooperation between actors and its mission is to initiate and support the national policy for oncology and bring it to the international stage.
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Sicurezza alimentare
Sicurezza Alimentare (food safety) provides useful information and practical recommendations on nutrition, food safety, and safe food handling and storage.
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Cardiovascular
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Aid Infodienst
The AID Infodienst website provides a wealth of information about consumer protection, nutrition and agriculture that can be used practically and is easy to understand. All information is elaborated on a scientific basis and with the assistance of external experts.
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Deutsche Gesellschaft für Ernährung
The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Ernährung (German Nutrition Society) is a non-profit organisation that supports research into nutrition. It also ensures the quality of nutrition counselling and education in Germany and, based on scientific facts on nutrition, helps promote and maintain the health and fitness of the population.
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Europäische Kommission – Gesundheitsportal über Herz-Kreislauf-Erkrankungen
The EU Health portal is managed by the European Commission’s Directorate General for Health and Consumer Protection. It includes a wide range of information and data on health-related issues and activities at both European and international level. Here is the link to the cardiovascular disease-related pages of that website. |
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Asian Food Information Centre
The Asian Food Information Centre provides a wealth of science-based information on nutrition, health and food safety for the Asia region.
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British Heart Foundation
The British Heart Foundation is at the forefront of the fight against heart disease, funding research, education, care and much more. It aims to play a leading role in the fight against diseases of the heart and circulation so that they are no longer a major cause of disability and premature death.
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British Nutrition Foundation
The British Nutrition Foundation is a scientific and educational charity that promotes the well-being of society through the impartial interpretation and effective dissemination of evidence-based nutritional knowledge and advice.
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CDC (Physical Activity)
CDC is at the forefront of public health efforts to prevent and control infectious and chronic diseases, injuries, workplace hazards, disabilities, and environmental health threats. It applies research and findings to improve people’s daily lives and it responds to health emergencies.
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European Commission - Public Health Thematic Portal on Cardiovascular diseases
The EU Health portal is managed by the European Commission’s Directorate General for Health and Consumer Protection. It includes a wide range of information and data on health-related issues and activities at both European and international level. Here is the link to the cardiovascular disease-related pages of this website. |
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European Society of Cardiology (ESC)
The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) implements a variety of scientific and educational activities including the coordination of clinical practice guidelines, education courses and initiatives and pan-European surveys on specific disease areas. The ESC promotes cardiovascular disease prevention messages to the general public.
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Food Standards Agency (FSA) - pages on Healthy Heart
The Food Standards Agency is an independent government department set up to protect the public's health and consumer interests in relation to food in UK. Here is the link to the FSA's web pages dedicated to Heart Health.
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Healthy Lifestyle in Europe by Nutrition in Adolescence (HELENA)
Adolescence is a crucial period in life and implies multiple physiological and psychological changes that affect nutritional needs and habits. The HELENA proposal includes cross-sectional, crossover and pilot community intervention multicentre studies, as an integrated approach to this problem.
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International Food Information Council
The International Food Information Council aims to communicate science-based information on food safety and nutrition to health and nutrition professionals, educators, journalists, government officials and others providing information to consumers.
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WHO atlas of heart disease and stroke
The World Health Organisation published in 2004 an atlas which addresses the global epidemic of heart disease and stroke. This reference material has been designed for use by policy makers, national and international organisations, health professionals and the general public. |
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World Health Organisation (WHO) - pages on Cardiovascular Diseases
This section of the WHO’s website provides links to activities, reports, news and events, as well as contacts and cooperating partners in the various WHO programmes and offices working on cardiovascular diseases. Links to related web sites and topics are also provided.
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Consejo Latinoamericano de Información Alimentaria
The Latin American Food Information Council, CLIA, is a non-profit organisation that provides information about the food industry, including studies and investigations, and acts as intermediary between the scientific community and the media in food matters.
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Información Consumidor
Información Consumidor (consumer information) is an initiative of the Spanish Food and Drink Industry Foundation and an online resource for news, regulation, science, documentation and consumer services information on food and health from farm to fork.
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Fédération Française de Cardiologie (FFC)
The French Federation of Cardiology is a French state-approved association. It has two main missions: the first is to inform the general public with the aim of preventing cardiovascular disease and the second is to promote and foster research in cardiology. |
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Sicurezza alimentare
Sicurezza Alimentare (food safety) provides useful information and practical recommendations on nutrition, food safety, and safe food handling and storage.
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Deficiencies
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Aid Infodienst
The AID Infodienst website provides a wealth of information about consumer protection, nutrition and agriculture that can be used practically and is easy to understand. All information is elaborated on a scientific basis and with the assistance of external experts.
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Deutsche Gesellschaft für Ernährung
The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Ernährung (German Nutrition Society) is a non-profit organisation that supports research into nutrition. It also ensures the quality of nutrition counselling and education in Germany and, based on scientific facts on nutrition, helps promote and maintain the health and fitness of the population.
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English
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Asian Food Information Centre
The Asian Food Information Centre provides a wealth of science-based information on nutrition, health and food safety for the Asia region.
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British Nutrition Foundation
The British Nutrition Foundation is a scientific and educational charity that promotes the well-being of society through the impartial interpretation and effective dissemination of evidence-based nutritional knowledge and advice.
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International Food Information Council
The International Food Information Council aims to communicate science-based information on food safety and nutrition to health and nutrition professionals, educators, journalists, government officials and others providing information to consumers.
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Consejo Latinoamericano de Información Alimentaria
The Latin American Food Information Council, CLIA, is a non-profit organisation that provides information about the food industry, including studies and investigations, and acts as intermediary between the scientific community and the media in food matters.
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Información Consumidor
Información Consumidor (consumer information) is an initiative of the Spanish Food and Drink Industry Foundation and an online resource for news, regulation, science, documentation and consumer services information on food and health from farm to fork.
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Italiano
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Sicurezza alimentare
Sicurezza Alimentare (food safety) provides useful information and practical recommendations on nutrition, food safety, and safe food handling and storage.
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Dental care
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Aid Infodienst
The AID Infodienst website provides a wealth of information about consumer protection, nutrition and agriculture that can be used practically and is easy to understand. All information is elaborated on a scientific basis and with the assistance of external experts.
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Deutsche Gesellschaft für Ernährung
The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Ernährung (German Nutrition Society) is a non-profit organisation that supports research into nutrition. It also ensures the quality of nutrition counselling and education in Germany and, based on scientific facts on nutrition, helps promote and maintain the health and fitness of the population.
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Asian Food Information Centre
The Asian Food Information Centre provides a wealth of science-based information on nutrition, health and food safety for the Asia region.
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British Dental Health Foundation
This UK-based charity aims to help people improve their oral health through a range of activities. Its website is aimed at the general public, press and professionals. It provides information and resources for dental health education and promotion. |
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British Nutrition Foundation
The British Nutrition Foundation is a scientific and educational charity that promotes the well-being of society through the impartial interpretation and effective dissemination of evidence-based nutritional knowledge and advice.
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Dental Health Foundation of Ireland
The Irish Dental Health Foundation facilitates and supports the promotion of oral health in Ireland. The Foundation works with the Department of Health and Children. This website provides numerous tips and information about dental and oral health. |
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International Food Information Council
The International Food Information Council aims to communicate science-based information on food safety and nutrition to health and nutrition professionals, educators, journalists, government officials and others providing information to consumers.
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Consejo Latinoamericano de Información Alimentaria
The Latin American Food Information Council, CLIA, is a non-profit organisation that provides information about the food industry, including studies and investigations, and acts as intermediary between the scientific community and the media in food matters.
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Información Consumidor
Información Consumidor (consumer information) is an initiative of the Spanish Food and Drink Industry Foundation and an online resource for news, regulation, science, documentation and consumer services information on food and health from farm to fork.
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Association Dentaire Française
The French Dental Association gathers 26 professional organisms in the dental health field. This association is particularly involved in the continuing education of dentists and provides them with publications, bibliographic databases, and news related to their profession.
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Union Française pour la Santé Bucco-Dentaire (UFSBD)
The French dental profession created the UFSBD to develop oral and dental prevention. It has become an organisation for the promotion of oral and dental health recognised by French authorities and it is a collaborative centre to the WHO. This website provides valuable information for professionals, the general public and the media. |
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Sicurezza alimentare
Sicurezza Alimentare (food safety) provides useful information and practical recommendations on nutrition, food safety, and safe food handling and storage.
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Diabetes
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Aid Infodienst
The AID Infodienst website provides a wealth of information about consumer protection, nutrition and agriculture that can be used practically and is easy to understand. All information is elaborated on a scientific basis and with the assistance of external experts.
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Deutsche Gesellschaft für Ernährung
The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Ernährung (German Nutrition Society) is a non-profit organisation that supports research into nutrition. It also ensures the quality of nutrition counselling and education in Germany and, based on scientific facts on nutrition, helps promote and maintain the health and fitness of the population.
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English
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Asian Food Information Centre
The Asian Food Information Centre provides a wealth of science-based information on nutrition, health and food safety for the Asia region.
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British Nutrition Foundation
The British Nutrition Foundation is a scientific and educational charity that promotes the well-being of society through the impartial interpretation and effective dissemination of evidence-based nutritional knowledge and advice.
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CDC (Physical Activity)
CDC is at the forefront of public health efforts to prevent and control infectious and chronic diseases, injuries, workplace hazards, disabilities, and environmental health threats. It applies research and findings to improve people’s daily lives and it responds to health emergencies.
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Diabesity
DIABESITY is a European Union Framework Programme VI Integrated Project that brings together basic and clinical scientists and aims to identify new genes implicated in obesity and to develop strategies for validating these genes as targets for future pharmacological manipulation.
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Diabetes UK
Diabetes UK is a large charity devoted to the care and treatment of people with diabetes. They provide practical support and information to help patients manage their diabetes. |
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Exgenesis
EXGENESIS is a consortium of 27 partners from 13 member states, supported throught Priority 1 (Life Sciences, Genomics and Biotechnology for Health) of Framework Programme 6 of the European Union. It aims to provide insights into the reasons why poor diet and lack of exercise contribute to increasing levels of obesity and diabetes.
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Healthy Lifestyle in Europe by Nutrition in Adolescence (HELENA)
Adolescence is a crucial period in life and implies multiple physiological and psychological changes that affect nutritional needs and habits. The HELENA proposal includes cross-sectional, crossover and pilot community intervention multicentre studies, as an integrated approach to this problem.
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International Diabetes Federation (IDF)
La Federación Internacional de la Diabetes (FID) es el defensor mundial de las personas diabéticas y su proveedor de asistencia médica. La Federación trabaja junto con todas sus asociaciones miembro para mejorar la calidad de vida de estos enfermos en todo el mundo. Su objetivo es promover la asistencia, prevención y cura de la diabetes. |
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International Food Information Council
The International Food Information Council aims to communicate science-based information on food safety and nutrition to health and nutrition professionals, educators, journalists, government officials and others providing information to consumers.
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Consejo Latinoamericano de Información Alimentaria
The Latin American Food Information Council, CLIA, is a non-profit organisation that provides information about the food industry, including studies and investigations, and acts as intermediary between the scientific community and the media in food matters.
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Información Consumidor
Información Consumidor (consumer information) is an initiative of the Spanish Food and Drink Industry Foundation and an online resource for news, regulation, science, documentation and consumer services information on food and health from farm to fork.
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Français
Italiano
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Sicurezza alimentare
Sicurezza Alimentare (food safety) provides useful information and practical recommendations on nutrition, food safety, and safe food handling and storage.
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Diet & weight control
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Aid Infodienst
The AID Infodienst website provides a wealth of information about consumer protection, nutrition and agriculture that can be used practically and is easy to understand. All information is elaborated on a scientific basis and with the assistance of external experts.
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Deutsche Gesellschaft für Ernährung
The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Ernährung (German Nutrition Society) is a non-profit organisation that supports research into nutrition. It also ensures the quality of nutrition counselling and education in Germany and, based on scientific facts on nutrition, helps promote and maintain the health and fitness of the population.
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Aberdeen Centre for Energy Regulation and Obesity
The Aberdeen Centre for Energy Regulation and Obesity (ACERO) aims to promote the collaboration between scientists within the Aberdeen area who have interests in the study of energy balance and regulation in the context of the development of obesity.
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Adipositas-online
Adipositas-online provides information of the Diet and Obesity Research Project on "Dietary and genetic influences on susceptibility or resistance to weight gain on a high fat diet".
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Asian Food Information Centre
The Asian Food Information Centre provides a wealth of science-based information on nutrition, health and food safety for the Asia region.
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British Nutrition Foundation
The British Nutrition Foundation is a scientific and educational charity that promotes the well-being of society through the impartial interpretation and effective dissemination of evidence-based nutritional knowledge and advice.
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Canadian Food Information Council
The Canadian Council of Food and Nutrition (CCFN) is a national, non-profit organisation that acts as a catalyst in advancing the nutritional health and well-being of all Canadians. Priority areas are childhood obesity, trans fat and Canada's Food Guide.
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CDC (Physical Activity)
CDC is at the forefront of public health efforts to prevent and control infectious and chronic diseases, injuries, workplace hazards, disabilities, and environmental health threats. It applies research and findings to improve people’s daily lives and it responds to health emergencies.
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European Association for the Study of Obesity (EASO)
The EASO has members from a wide range of professions including sports specialists, dieticians, doctors and scientists. EASO aims to promote research into obesity, facilitate contact between individuals and organisations, and promote action that tackles the obesity epidemic.
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European Federation of Associations of Dietitians
The European Federation of Dietitians (EFAD) aims to promote the development of the dietetic profession, to develop dietetics on a scientific and professional level, to facilitate communication between national dietetic associations and other organisations, and to encourage a better nutrition situation for the population of the member countries of the Council of Europe.
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International Food Information Council
The International Food Information Council aims to communicate science-based information on food safety and nutrition to health and nutrition professionals, educators, journalists, government officials and others providing information to consumers.
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International Obesity Task Force
The International Obesity Task Force (IOTF) is committed to alerting the world to the growing health crisis threatened by soaring levels of obesity. It works together with the World Health Organisation, other NGOs and stakeholders to address this challenge.
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Consejo Latinoamericano de Información Alimentaria
The Latin American Food Information Council, CLIA, is a non-profit organisation that provides information about the food industry, including studies and investigations, and acts as intermediary between the scientific community and the media in food matters.
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Información Consumidor
Información Consumidor (consumer information) is an initiative of the Spanish Food and Drink Industry Foundation and an online resource for news, regulation, science, documentation and consumer services information on food and health from farm to fork.
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Français
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Obesite-enfant.com
This website provides valuable information for parents about child obesity.
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Italiano
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Sicurezza alimentare
Sicurezza Alimentare (food safety) provides useful information and practical recommendations on nutrition, food safety, and safe food handling and storage.
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Diet-related diseases
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Aid Infodienst
The AID Infodienst website provides a wealth of information about consumer protection, nutrition and agriculture that can be used practically and is easy to understand. All information is elaborated on a scientific basis and with the assistance of external experts.
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Deutsche Gesellschaft für Ernährung
The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Ernährung (German Nutrition Society) is a non-profit organisation that supports research into nutrition. It also ensures the quality of nutrition counselling and education in Germany and, based on scientific facts on nutrition, helps promote and maintain the health and fitness of the population.
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English
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Asian Food Information Centre
The Asian Food Information Centre provides a wealth of science-based information on nutrition, health and food safety for the Asia region.
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British Nutrition Foundation
The British Nutrition Foundation is a scientific and educational charity that promotes the well-being of society through the impartial interpretation and effective dissemination of evidence-based nutritional knowledge and advice.
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International Food Information Council
The International Food Information Council aims to communicate science-based information on food safety and nutrition to health and nutrition professionals, educators, journalists, government officials and others providing information to consumers.
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Español
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Consejo Latinoamericano de Información Alimentaria
The Latin American Food Information Council, CLIA, is a non-profit organisation that provides information about the food industry, including studies and investigations, and acts as intermediary between the scientific community and the media in food matters.
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Información Consumidor
Información Consumidor (consumer information) is an initiative of the Spanish Food and Drink Industry Foundation and an online resource for news, regulation, science, documentation and consumer services information on food and health from farm to fork.
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Italiano
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Sicurezza alimentare
Sicurezza Alimentare (food safety) provides useful information and practical recommendations on nutrition, food safety, and safe food handling and storage.
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Eating disorders
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Aid Infodienst
The AID Infodienst website provides a wealth of information about consumer protection, nutrition and agriculture that can be used practically and is easy to understand. All information is elaborated on a scientific basis and with the assistance of external experts.
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Deutsche Gesellschaft für Ernährung
The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Ernährung (German Nutrition Society) is a non-profit organisation that supports research into nutrition. It also ensures the quality of nutrition counselling and education in Germany and, based on scientific facts on nutrition, helps promote and maintain the health and fitness of the population.
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English
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Asian Food Information Centre
The Asian Food Information Centre provides a wealth of science-based information on nutrition, health and food safety for the Asia region.
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British Nutrition Foundation
The British Nutrition Foundation is a scientific and educational charity that promotes the well-being of society through the impartial interpretation and effective dissemination of evidence-based nutritional knowledge and advice.
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Eating Disorders Association
The Eating Disorders Association is a charity based in the UK providing information, help and support for people affected by eating disorders in particular, anorexia and bulimia nervosa. |
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International Food Information Council
The International Food Information Council aims to communicate science-based information on food safety and nutrition to health and nutrition professionals, educators, journalists, government officials and others providing information to consumers.
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Kids Health
The Kids Health website provides families with accurate, up-to-date, useful and jargon-free health information. Kids Health has separate areas for kids, teens and parents and contains thousands of features, articles, animations developed by experts in the health of children and teens.
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Consejo Latinoamericano de Información Alimentaria
The Latin American Food Information Council, CLIA, is a non-profit organisation that provides information about the food industry, including studies and investigations, and acts as intermediary between the scientific community and the media in food matters.
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Información Consumidor
Información Consumidor (consumer information) is an initiative of the Spanish Food and Drink Industry Foundation and an online resource for news, regulation, science, documentation and consumer services information on food and health from farm to fork.
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Italiano
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Sicurezza alimentare
Sicurezza Alimentare (food safety) provides useful information and practical recommendations on nutrition, food safety, and safe food handling and storage.
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Farm to Fork
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Aid Infodienst
The AID Infodienst website provides a wealth of information about consumer protection, nutrition and agriculture that can be used practically and is easy to understand. All information is elaborated on a scientific basis and with the assistance of external experts.
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Bundesinstitut für Risikobewertung
The German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) is a scientific agency which specialises in risk reduction based on the analysis of the risks. It addresses areas ranging from food and chemicals to bacteria-related risks assessments. |
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Deutsche Gesellschaft für Ernährung
The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Ernährung (German Nutrition Society) is a non-profit organisation that supports research into nutrition. It also ensures the quality of nutrition counselling and education in Germany and, based on scientific facts on nutrition, helps promote and maintain the health and fitness of the population.
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Asian Food Information Centre
The Asian Food Information Centre provides a wealth of science-based information on nutrition, health and food safety for the Asia region.
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British Nutrition Foundation
The British Nutrition Foundation is a scientific and educational charity that promotes the well-being of society through the impartial interpretation and effective dissemination of evidence-based nutritional knowledge and advice.
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DEFRA - Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (UK)
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) brings together the interests of farmers and the countryside; the environment and the rural economy; the food we eat, the air we breathe and the water we drink; to improve the current and future quality of life.
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European Commission - DG Health & Consumer Protection - Food Safety
The EU integrated approach to food safety aims to assure a high level of food safety, animal health, animal welfare and plant health within the European Union through coherent farm-to-fork measures and adequate monitoring, while ensuring the effective functioning of the internal market.
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Food Standards Agency (United Kingdom)
The Food Standards Agency is an independent government department set up to protect the public's health and consumer interests in relation to food in UK.
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International Food Information Council
The International Food Information Council aims to communicate science-based information on food safety and nutrition to health and nutrition professionals, educators, journalists, government officials and others providing information to consumers.
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Ministry for Agriculture, Fishery and Forest (United Kingdom)
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) brings together the interests of farmers and the countryside; the environment and the rural economy; the food we eat, the air we breathe and the water we drink; to improve the current and future quality of life.
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World Food Safety Organisation (WFSO)
The World Food Safety Organisation supports the European Commission, the International Organisation for Standardisation and the corresponding accreditation scheme initiatives for the implementation of the HACCP food safety management system. The WFSO is committed to assisting its members in ensuring food safety from field to plate.
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Consejo Latinoamericano de Información Alimentaria
The Latin American Food Information Council, CLIA, is a non-profit organisation that provides information about the food industry, including studies and investigations, and acts as intermediary between the scientific community and the media in food matters.
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Información Consumidor
Información Consumidor (consumer information) is an initiative of the Spanish Food and Drink Industry Foundation and an online resource for news, regulation, science, documentation and consumer services information on food and health from farm to fork.
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Commission Européenne – DG SANCO – Sécurité Alimentaire
The EU integrated approach to food safety aims to assure a high level of food safety, animal health, animal welfare and plant health within the European Union through coherent farm-to-fork measures and adequate monitoring, while ensuring the effective functioning of the internal market. |
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Sicurezza alimentare
Sicurezza Alimentare (food safety) provides useful information and practical recommendations on nutrition, food safety, and safe food handling and storage.
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Fats
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Aid Infodienst
The AID Infodienst website provides a wealth of information about consumer protection, nutrition and agriculture that can be used practically and is easy to understand. All information is elaborated on a scientific basis and with the assistance of external experts.
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Deutsche Gesellschaft für Ernährung
The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Ernährung (German Nutrition Society) is a non-profit organisation that supports research into nutrition. It also ensures the quality of nutrition counselling and education in Germany and, based on scientific facts on nutrition, helps promote and maintain the health and fitness of the population.
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Aberdeen Centre for Energy Regulation and Obesity
The Aberdeen Centre for Energy Regulation and Obesity (ACERO) aims to promote the collaboration between scientists within the Aberdeen area who have interests in the study of energy balance and regulation in the context of the development of obesity.
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Asian Food Information Centre
The Asian Food Information Centre provides a wealth of science-based information on nutrition, health and food safety for the Asia region.
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British Heart Foundation
The British Heart Foundation is at the forefront of the fight against heart disease, funding research, education, care and much more. It aims to play a leading role in the fight against diseases of the heart and circulation so that they are no longer a major cause of disability and premature death.
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British Nutrition Foundation
The British Nutrition Foundation is a scientific and educational charity that promotes the well-being of society through the impartial interpretation and effective dissemination of evidence-based nutritional knowledge and advice.
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Canadian Food Information Council
The Canadian Council of Food and Nutrition (CCFN) is a national, non-profit organisation that acts as a catalyst in advancing the nutritional health and well-being of all Canadians. Priority areas are childhood obesity, trans fat and Canada's Food Guide.
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Food Standards Agency (FSA) - pages on Fats
The Food Standards Agency is an independent government department set up to protect the public's health and consumer interests in relation to food in UK. Here is the link to FSA's web pages dedicated to fats.
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International Food Information Council
The International Food Information Council aims to communicate science-based information on food safety and nutrition to health and nutrition professionals, educators, journalists, government officials and others providing information to consumers.
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Consejo Latinoamericano de Información Alimentaria
The Latin American Food Information Council, CLIA, is a non-profit organisation that provides information about the food industry, including studies and investigations, and acts as intermediary between the scientific community and the media in food matters.
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Información Consumidor
Información Consumidor (consumer information) is an initiative of the Spanish Food and Drink Industry Foundation and an online resource for news, regulation, science, documentation and consumer services information on food and health from farm to fork.
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Italiano
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Sicurezza alimentare
Sicurezza Alimentare (food safety) provides useful information and practical recommendations on nutrition, food safety, and safe food handling and storage.
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Food additives
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Aid Infodienst
The AID Infodienst website provides a wealth of information about consumer protection, nutrition and agriculture that can be used practically and is easy to understand. All information is elaborated on a scientific basis and with the assistance of external experts.
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Bundesinstitut für Risikobewertung
The German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) is a scientific agency which specialises in risk reduction based on the analysis of the risks. It addresses areas ranging from food and chemicals to bacteria-related risks assessments. |
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Deutsche Gesellschaft für Ernährung
The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Ernährung (German Nutrition Society) is a non-profit organisation that supports research into nutrition. It also ensures the quality of nutrition counselling and education in Germany and, based on scientific facts on nutrition, helps promote and maintain the health and fitness of the population.
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Verbraucher Initiative
The Verbraucher Initiative (Consumer Initiative) is founded by a community of critical consumers and aims to provide sound information about consumer protection in the fields of the environment, society and health.
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Asian Food Information Centre
The Asian Food Information Centre provides a wealth of science-based information on nutrition, health and food safety for the Asia region.
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British Nutrition Foundation
The British Nutrition Foundation is a scientific and educational charity that promotes the well-being of society through the impartial interpretation and effective dissemination of evidence-based nutritional knowledge and advice.
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EU Legislation on Food Additives
Webpage on the EU legislation on food additives: how food additives are to be used; when they are authorised; the concerning Directives and Legislation.
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Institute for Food Science and Technology
The Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST) is the leading Europe-based independent professional qualifying body for food scientists and technologists. It aims to advance the standing of food science and technology as a subject and a profession, and to serve the interests of the public and its members.
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International Food Information Council
The International Food Information Council aims to communicate science-based information on food safety and nutrition to health and nutrition professionals, educators, journalists, government officials and others providing information to consumers.
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International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS)
The International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS) is a joint programme of the International Labour Organisation, the United Nations Environment Programme and the World Health Organisation, implementing activities related to chemical safety. IPCS main roles are to establish the scientific basis for safe use of chemicals, and to strengthen national capacities for chemical safety. |
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Irish Food Safety Authority
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) is a statutory, independent and science-based body dedicated to protecting public health and consumer interests in the area of food safety and hygiene, ensuring that food produced, distributed or marketed in Ireland meets the highest standards of food safety and hygiene reasonably available.
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Irish Food Safety Promotion Board
The Irish Food Safety Promotion Board promotes food safety, scientific cooperation and laboratory linkages. It carries out research on food safety, communicates food alerts, oversees foodborne disease and develops cost-effective facilities for specialised laboratory testing.
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JECFA - Joint Expert Group on Food Additives (FAO)
The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) is an international expert scientific committee aimed to evaluate the safety of food additives. Its work now also includes the evaluation of contaminants, naturally occurring toxicants and residues of veterinary drugs in food.
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JECFA- Joint Expert Group on Food Additives (WHO)
The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) is an international expert scientific committee aimed to evaluate the safety of food additives. Its work now also includes the evaluation of contaminants, naturally occurring toxicants and residues of veterinary drugs in food.
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Consejo Latinoamericano de Información Alimentaria
The Latin American Food Information Council, CLIA, is a non-profit organisation that provides information about the food industry, including studies and investigations, and acts as intermediary between the scientific community and the media in food matters.
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Información Consumidor
Información Consumidor (consumer information) is an initiative of the Spanish Food and Drink Industry Foundation and an online resource for news, regulation, science, documentation and consumer services information on food and health from farm to fork.
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Français
Italiano
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Sicurezza alimentare
Sicurezza Alimentare (food safety) provides useful information and practical recommendations on nutrition, food safety, and safe food handling and storage.
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Food allergy & intolerance
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Aid Infodienst
The AID Infodienst website provides a wealth of information about consumer protection, nutrition and agriculture that can be used practically and is easy to understand. All information is elaborated on a scientific basis and with the assistance of external experts.
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Deutsche Gesellschaft für Ernährung
The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Ernährung (German Nutrition Society) is a non-profit organisation that supports research into nutrition. It also ensures the quality of nutrition counselling and education in Germany and, based on scientific facts on nutrition, helps promote and maintain the health and fitness of the population.
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Allergy UK
Allergy UK is a national medical charity established to represent the views and needs of people with allergy, food intolerance and chemical sensitivity. They provide a wealth of information to manage allergic conditions, receive appropriate diagnosis and treatment. They also conduct medical and research programs. |
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