EU Commissioner for Health and Consumer Policy John Dalli visited EFSA

European Commissioner for Health and Consumer Policy John Dalli visited the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) on Friday 12 March.

At EFSA, Commissioner Dalli was welcomed by Executive Director Catherine Geslain-Lanéelle, Members of the Management Board, Chair of EFSA‘s Scientific Committee and EFSA senior management. The Commissioner attended several sessions aimed at presenting the work of EFSA, how EFSA works and its recent activities. EFSA’s interaction with the Commission and the Member States, and risk communication were also covered. Discussion also covered topics such as new technologies, health claims, pesticides, novel foods. Afterwards Mr. Dalli met and addressed EFSA staff.