En premier plan | ||
 | PulseNet International - a network of networks dedicated to detecting and tracing foodborne infections worldwide | |
 PulseNet International was established to address the growing concern of responding to foodborne disease (FBD) threats, other emerging infectious diseases, or acts of bioterrorism in a timely and effective manner, | ||
| Grippe A(H1N1): Considérations relatives à l’interface homme-animal | |
| Déclaration conjointe de l'OMS, l'organisation des Nations Unies pour alimentation et l'agriculture (FAO) et l'organisation mondiale de la santé animale (OIE). Une note d’information INFOSAN est aussi disponibile. | ||
| Le Deuxième Plan d’action européen pour une politique alimentaire et nutritionnelle | |
 The action plan provides a framework for integrated action on food safety and nutrition. | ||
| L'importance de la sécurité sanitaire des aliments [Site du Siège de l’OMS] | |
| Principaux faits et chiffres | ||
Foodborne diseases encompass a wide spectrum of illnesses and are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. They are associated with the ingestion of food contaminated by bacteria, viruses, parasites and chemicals as well as bio-toxins.
Throughout the WHO European Region, food contamination is very common, even in the most developed countries, and foodborne diseases reach epidemic proportions in several Member States.
WHO/Europe supports its Member States in building capacity to manage food safety challenges according to the Second WHO European Action Plan for Food and Nutrition Policy 2007-2012, which includes a wide range of actions in the area of food safety.
'Governments need to give food safety just as much attention as they devote to the quality and safety of pharmaceutical products. Not everyone needs to take medicine every day, but all people need food, each and every day.'
- Dr Margaret Chan, WHO Director-General
