Application procedures – how to submit a dossier for scientific evaluation

Many food and feed related products require a scientific assessment of their safety before they can be authorised for the EU market.

EFSA carries out these assessments in support of EU risk managers (European Commission, EU Member States) who decide whether to authorise them.

Organisations or companies that make these products must provide the evidence to prove that they are safe or, in some cases (e.g. health claims), backed by sound science.

I need to apply for a scientific evaluation. What do I do?

Select the product that needs evaluating from the list below.

If you are not sure which product/procedure to select, please contact us for advice.