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The Food Standards Agency represents the UK Government on food safety and standards issues in the European Union. We are also involved in the nutrition and health agenda at a European level.
The Agency consults widely in seeking to help develop a framework of well founded, proportionate and effective European food law, taking into account the principles of better regulation. As well as working in close collaboration with other Government departments, the Agency has regular contact with the European Council, the Commission, Standing Committees, the European Parliament and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
Established by the European Parliament in 2002, EFSA provides independent scientific advice and clear communication on existing and emerging risks and its main work is in risk assessment and risk communication.
The FSA's role representing the UK also enables it to share knowledge and expertise with other Member States and to work with them to improve food safety within the EU. The Agency has built up a good network with counterpart authorities and works with the Technical Assistance and Information Exchange (TAIEX) unit of the Commission to provide assistance to new Member States.
Back to topFor more information, please contact the Agency's European and International Strategy Team:
Bill Knock
Tel: 020 7276 8183
Email:
Bill.Knock@foodstandards.gsi.gov.uk
Mike O'Neill
Tel: 020 7276 8664
Email:
Mike.Oneill@foodstandards.gsi.gov.uk
Die Food Standards Agency (FSA) ist eine im Jahr 2000 durch Gesetz eingerichtete unabhängige Behörde zur überwachung der Lebensmittelsicherheit, die im Nahrungsmittelbereich den öffentlichen Gesundheitsschutz gewährleisten und die Interessen der Verbraucher schützen soll.
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has identified an individual in each of the Member States to act as the focal point responsible for ensuring the exchange of food safety information between the Authority and national stakeholders.
The European Food Safety Authority was launched in 2002. Many Member States have also created new food authorities in recent years. The responsibilities and functions of the bodies vary from country to country. These are links to the FSA's equivalent organisations around Europe.
Details of Food and Veterinary Office (FVO) Missions.
La Food Standards Agency (FSA) est un organisme indépendant qui contrôle la sécurité alimentaire. Elle a été créée en avril 2000 par une loi adoptée par le Parlement, et sa mission est de protéger la santé du public, ainsi que les intérêts des consommateurs dans les domaines liés à l'alimentation.
De 'Food Standards Agency,' een onafhankelijk bureau dat toezicht houdt op voedselveiligheid, werd opgericht na een parlementswet in 2000 ter bescherming van de algemene gezondheid en de belangen van de consument met betreking tot de voeding.
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