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1. From field to fork: how EFSA protects consumers
2. EFSA’s scientific process - step by step

The quality of EFSA’s scientific advice rests on its ability to attract leading scientists.

• Panel renewals 2015
• Sign up as an Expert!
• Scientific networks supporting EFSA

Coordinating data collection and disseminating the results provides information needed for evaluating food safety.

• Food classification
• Food consumption data
• Monitoring food-borne diseases

Developing and harmonising internationally-recognised risk assessment practices.

• Environmental risk assessment
• Exposure to ‘chemical mixtures’
• Emerging risks

Being open and transparent promotes trust in EFSA’s work among consumers and stakeholders and allows an informed debate when EFSA works on important scientific issues

• Openness & transparency

Using internationally-recognised scientific standards, the latest and most reliable scientific knowledge and data help to ensure the quality of EFSA’s scientific advice

• Excellence in science

The impartiality of EFSA’s scientific work is safeguarded by a robust set of internal mechanisms and working processes

• Independence

EFSA prioritises its work in line with public health priorities to be a responsive and reliable source of support for decision-makers

• Responsiveness