European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) - Main contents

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) provides independent scientific advice onfood-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:

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  food and feed safety
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  nutrition
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  animal health and welfare
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  plant protection
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  plant health

EFSA’s work involves:

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  gathering scientific data and expertise
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  providing independent, up-to-date scientific advice on food safety issues
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  communicating its scientific work to the public
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  cooperating with EU countries, international bodies, and other stakeholders
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  boosting trust in the EU’s food safety system by providing dependable advice.