scientific peer-review
Description:
Evaluation of scientific, academic, or professional work by others working in the same field
Context:
In food safety, scientific peer-review is the process where experts in a field carefully evaluate a study, report, or assessment to check its accuracy, quality, and reliability before it is published or used for decision-making.
EFSA uses peer-review to ensure that its scientific assessments and opinions are robust, credible, and based on sound evidence. By having independent experts review data, methods, and conclusions, EFSA can provide EU policymakers and the public with trustworthy advice on food safety, such as the risks of additives, contaminants, or novel foods.