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Efsa, new agency regulation is operative

More accessibility and transparency on studies and research presented by industries

The new EFSA regulation, approved in 2019 by the European Parliament and the Council of the EU, entered into force on 27 March: the aim is to strengthen the capacity of the European Food Safety Authority to carry out risk assessment activities online. with the highest standards of transparency. The regulation also aims to strengthen the reliability of the scientific studies submitted to the Authority...

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Parma, PR, Italia, 04/07/2021 06:05
EFA News - European Food Agency

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