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BRUSSELS—A cooperation agreement between European Commission's Joint
Research Centre (JRC) and the European Food Safety
Authority (EFSA), signed Nov. 10, will advance scientific
cooperation and the development of international standards in the fields of
food and feed safety.
EFSA's Executive Director, Catherine Geslain-Lanéelle, said, “EFSA is delighted to
strengthen its cooperation with the JRC in areas such as GMOs, BSE, the effects of climate change on food safety
and feed additives. The scientific research and related technological
expertise of the JRC and its institutes play an important role in the
European food safety system. Our increased co-operation will help keep EFSA’s work at the forefront of scientific knowledge
and expertise.”
The Joint Research Centre's Director-General Roland Schenkel
added. “"In a short period of time, EFSA and its partners have put in
place a comprehensive program to improve EU food safety and ensure a high level
of consumer protection. This is essential to maintain confidence in the EU
food supply. The JRC is committed to working with EFSA to provide essential
scientific data to contribute to informed and responsible policy decisions
in industry as well as in government.”
Sources:
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European Food Safety Authority: New Co-operation Agreement Signed: Between the European Commission's
Joint Research Centre (JRC) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)
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