Tasks of the Focal Point

The tasks of the focal points are varied and are primarily aimed at improving the flow of information between the European Food Safety Authority (EFSAshort forEuropean Food Safety Authority) and the national food and feed safety organisations.

As EFSAshort forEuropean Food Safety Authority's contact point in Germany, the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfRshort forGerman Federal Institute for Risk Assessment) ensures the exchange of scientific information on initiatives, ongoing procedures, research projects, risk assessment results and risk communication on food, feed and other topics within EFSAshort forEuropean Food Safety Authority's remit.

The Focal Point also supports German experts in making their expertise available to EFSAshort forEuropean Food Safety Authority. In this way, it contributes to the transfer of scientific expertise from Germany in the field of food safety.

More information on the work of the EFSAshort forEuropean Food Safety Authority Focal Point in Germany can be found on the External Link:BfR website.