European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) - (Decentralised Agencies)
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Decentralised Agencies
Decentralised agencies contribute to the implementation of EU policies. They also support cooperation between the EU and national governments by pooling technical and specialist expertise from both the EU institutions and national authorities. Decentralised agencies are set up for an indefinite period and are located across the EU.
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)
Overview
- Role: Provides scientific advice & communicates on existing & emerging risks associated with the food chain
- Director: Bernhard Url
- Established in: 2002
- Number of staff: 435
- Location: Parma (Italy)
- Website: EFSA
What does EFSA do?
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) provides independent scientific advice on food-related risks.
EFSA issues advice on existing and emerging food risks. This advice informs European laws, rules and policymaking – and so helps protect consumers from risks in the food chain. Its remit covers:
- food and feed safety
- nutrition
- animal health and welfare
- plant protection
- plant health.
EFSA’s work involves:
- gathering scientific data and expertise
- providing independent, up-to-date scientific advice on food safety issues
- communicating its scientific work to the public
- cooperating with EU countries, international bodies, and other stakeholders
- boosting trust in the EU’s food safety system by providing dependable advice.
Who benefits?
- European consumers – among the best protected and informed in the world about food chain risks
- EU institutions and national governments in charge of managing public health issues and authorising the use of food and feed products.
Further information
EFSA documents and publications
EFSA’s scientific process (step-by-step guide)
Contact
European Food Safety Authority
Website: https://www.efsa.europa.eu/
Postal address: Via Carlo Magno 1A, 43126 Parma PR, Italy
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