date:Aug 16, 2013
part of EFSAs work is undertaken in response to specific requests for scientific advice. Requests for scientific assessments are received from the European Commission, the European Parliament and EU Member States. EFSA also undertakes scientific work on its own initiative, so-called self-tasking.
Accordingly, EFSAs advice frequently supports the risk management and policy-making processes. These may involve the process of adopting or revising European legislation on food or feed safety, decidi