Agriculture ministers approve Food Safety Authority

On 21 January, the Council of Agriculture Ministers adopted the amendements of the Parliament to the a Regulation setting up the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and a new framework for EU food law. The Authority will be responsible for evaluating and communicating risks concerning foodstuffs to the relevant national bodies and to consumers.

On 21 January, the Council of Agriculture Ministers adopted the amendements of the Parliament to the a Regulation setting up the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and a new framework for EU food law. The Authority will be responsible for evaluating and communicating risks concerning foodstuffs to the relevant national bodies and to consumers.