EUROPEAN FOOD SAFETY AUTHORITY (EFSA)

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is a European Union agency established in 2002 to provide independent scientific advice to risk managers and to communicate risks related to the food chain. Its work supports consistent scientific advice across the EU and provides the scientific basis for legislation to protect European consumers, following a farm to fork approach.

• Collaboration with independent experts and cooperating organisations, based on transparency and open dialogue.
• Commitment to the values of excellence, independence, openness, accountability and cooperation.
• Provision of scientific advice in response to requests from the European Commission, the European Parliament and the EU Member States.