A Taste of Wellness for Savoury and Snacks
Givaudan
The seal of approval making the European Food Authority (EFSA) a reality was given on 21 January 2002, when the Council of Ministers adopted the key legislation that provides the legal basis for establishing the EFSA and a new framework for EU food law, writes EU publication, Consumer Voice.
Swinging into action on adoption of the Regulation, the Commission initiated some of the practical measures that need to be taken.
The first step is to begin the search throughout the EU to identify and nominate the Management Board and an Executive Director for the EFSA. These appointments must be in place before the members of the Scientific Committee and the Scientific Panels of the Authority can be appointed. Only then will the EFSA become fully and independently operational and able to give scientific advice.
Until the EFSA management is in place, the Commission will continue with the work necessary to bring the Authority to the point where the future management can take over the reins.
Temporary quarters have been found to house the EFSA in Brussels. The current Scientific Committees working for the Commission, will continue to provide scientific advice on food safety and other related matters until the EFSA Scientific Committee and Panels are in place. The Commission has brought together an Interim Scientific Advisory Forum to facilitate preparatory work in the run up to full operation.