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Communicating scientific uncertainty: a tailored approach for increased transparency
Different audiences can better understand scientific uncertainties when expressions and communications formats are tailored to their needs. EFSA’s new and targeted approach to...
Methodology
Uncertainty in scientific assessments
16 January 2019
Communications methodology a breakthrough for social science at EFSA
EFSA’s new approach to communicating scientific uncertainties was made possible by fusing the expertise of social scientists, natural scientists and communicators. The experts’...
Methodology
Uncertainty in scientific assessments
16 January 2019
A blueprint for communicating uncertainty – review our approach
Are you a science communicator? Do you use scientific advice about food safety in your work? We would like your feedback on our proposed approach to communicating uncertainty in...
Methodology
Uncertainty in scientific assessments
4 May 2018
New uncertainty approach to make advice ‘more transparent and robust’
EFSA has developed a harmonised approach to assessing and taking account of uncertainties in food safety, and animal and plant health. This approach will boost the transparency of the...
Methodology
Uncertainty in scientific assessments
24 January 2018
EFSA Scientific Panels to trial uncertainty toolbox
Watch: Dealing with Uncertainty EFSA’s experts are to begin trialling draft guidance proposing a toolbox of methodologies for analysing...
Methodology
Uncertainty in scientific assessments
21 March 2016
Revisiting EFSA@EXPO: weighing evidence in an uncertain world
How should risk assessors integrate different types of scientific information (animal studies, human studies, literature reviews, computer models etc.), diverging scientific...
Uncertainty in scientific assessments
Alternatives to animal testing
Corporate
6 January 2016
EFSA proposes “uncertainty toolbox” for its scientific assessments
EFSA is calling for feedback on its draft guidance on uncertainty in scientific assessment. The consultation is aimed at the international scientific community, European and national...
Uncertainty in scientific assessments
18 June 2015
Methodology developments among efforts contributing to Open EFSA
A new editorial highlights how EFSA scientists are tackling key scientific issues that will increase the openness, robustness and transparency of EFSA’s scientific assessments. EFSA...
Corporate
Uncertainty in scientific assessments
27 March 2015
Cross-cutting assessment methodology developments at EFSA
Interview with Tony Hardy, Chair of EFSA’s Scientific Committee Tony Hardy Chair of EFSA’s Scientific Committee Professor Tony Hardy is an ecologist, environmental chemist and...
Emerging risks
Uncertainty in scientific assessments
Corporate
27 March 2015