European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) – Committed since 2002 to ensuring that Europe's food is safe

EFSA publishes report on likely scenarios for spread of “Schmallenberg” virus in ruminants

EFSA has published a preliminary analysis of the likely scenarios on how a new virus, referred to as the “Schmallenberg” virus, could spread amongst animals in the coming months. This report, which was discussed by the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health (SCOFCAH) on 7 February will help inform the European Commission and EU Member States regarding the current and possible future situation in the EU.

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Information Session on Implementing Rules of Independence Policy

EFSA announces information session to be held on 5 March 2012 in Brussels to present the Implementing Rules of its Policy on Independence and Scientific Decision-Making Processes. Stakeholders and interested parties can register to attend the event through the EFSA website before 24 February 2012.

EFSA’s commitment to ensuring that Europe’s food is safe – 10 years and going from strength to strength

EFSA has played a key role in EU risk assessment regarding food and feed safety since 2002. During its 10th anniversary year, EFSA will be highlighting how its scientific work has contributed to the protection of European consumers and will also be looking to shape the future.

A decade of achievements