The Food Safety Authority of Ireland represents Ireland on food safety issues in Europe.
⚠ Tá leagan Gaeilge den leathanach seo ar fáil anseo.
The Authority has regular contact with the European Commission, the European Parliament and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). The FSAI consults on and assists in the development of well founded and effective European food law, taking into account the principles of better regulation.
European and national level activities are co-ordinated by EFSA by means of close co-operation through EFSA’s Advisory Forum, National Focal Point and Scientific Committees, Panels and Networks. This structure allows Member States and EFSA to work together to exchange scientific information and data, co-ordinate work programmes, pool resources and co-operate on joint projects.
EFSA’s Grants
EFSA regularly awards grants or subsidies for projects and activities that contribute to EFSA’s mission in the areas of data collection, preparatory work for scientific opinions, other scientific and technical assistance.
Further information on EFSA Grants and EFSA Procurement.
Save the Date: “Science Meets Policy”conference on “EU initiatives towards the large-scale use of Next GenerationSequencing (NGS) to tackle foodborne threats”
(online and in Parma) to be held on 5-6 September 2023
The meeting is open to all interested parties and it will be particularly relevant for food safety risk assessment competent authorities in the EU and beyond, as well as policymakers, academics and stakeholders with an interest in the topic.
Registration will open on 14 April 2023 and will close on 30 June for physical participation or 1 September for online attendance.
Position for seconded National Expert in Communications (COM) Unit in EFSA
EFSA is looking for Seconded National Experts (SNE) to join the Communications (COM) Unit of EFSA in Parma, Italy. The person selected will work on EFSA’s scientific publishing programme as the EFSA Journal embarks on an exciting phase of development, including the launch of a new channel that will host the publications of national food safety agencies (Food Risk Assess Europe) and the roll-out of plain language summaries of its scientific assessments.
The ideal candidate would have some experience in risk communication or scientific publishing or a willingness to develop their knowledge of these fields. She/he should have a good working knowledge of the European risk communication environment and a good level of English. The position will be for 12 months initially, renewable.
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