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23 million cases of illness

in Europe every year are caused by bacteria, parasites, toxins and allergens in food Estimates from WHO

SafeConsume is built on the hypothesis that consumer behaviour is both a core problem and solution

SafeConsume will target the top five foodborne hazards in Europe accounting for about 70% of the health burdens related to foodborne illness

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23 million cases of illness in Europe every year are caused by bacteria, parasites, toxins and allergens in food Estimates from WHO SafeConsume is built on the hypothesis that consumer behaviour is both a core problem and solution SafeConsume will target the top five foodborne hazards in Europe accounting for about 70% of the health burdens related to foodborne illness

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The Global Harmonization Initiative (GHI) is the international non-profit network of individual scientists and scientific organizations working together to promote harmonization of global food safety regulations and legislation.

https://www.globalharmonization.net/

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EFSA application of Open Data principles

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EFSA application of Open Data principles

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2019 report on open publication of monitoring and control data - FAIR principles and Creative Commons License elaborated in EFSA's context.

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45 strategic recommendations for the future of EU Food Safety data, collaboration and digital ecosystem development

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Report of the Advisory Forum Task Force on Data Collection and Data Modelling

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This report of the European Food Safety Authority Advisory Forum Task Force on Data Collection and Data Modelling presents the outcomes of the discussions of the Task Force related to data collection and reporting processes, data models, IT infrastructure and data analysis.

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Federal Food Safety nad Veterinary Office (FSVO) Switzerland

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Federal Food Safety nad Veterinary Office (FSVO) Switzerland

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The main task of the FSVO is to actively promote the health and well-being of humans and animals. The central pillars of this approach are food safety and healthy eating for humans, and animal health and welfare for animals.

https://www.blv.admin.ch/blv/en/home.html

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If you are interested in funding opportunities in Food Safety check out our 'Upcoming calls' on EFSA's Research Platform and follow @sbronzwaer for regular updates.

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EFSA's Artificial Intelligence initiatives

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Scientific Committee Workshop on Artificial Intelligence in Risk Assessment

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A network of leading European research provider organisations active in the areas of food, nutrition and health. FOODforce provides a proactive forum for discussions on delivery of best practice and societal impact and facilitates international aspects of knowledge exchange and innovation, both within and outside the European Union.

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FOOD force is a network of leading European research provider organisations active in the areas of food, nutrition and health. It recognises that members have broad remits, but share a common interest in multidisciplinary science. FOOD force provides a proactive forum for discussions on delivery of best practice and societal impact and facilitates international aspects of knowledge exchange and innovation, both within and outside the European Union.

Its objectives are to:

Provide a forum for facilitating collaborative research amongst members

Provide a forum to facilitate interaction with EU secretariats involved in food, nutrition and health research

Provide a forum for contacting and expanding relationships with Third Countries relevant to EU initiatives

Facilitate and promote mobility of researchers (particularly early career scientists)

Develop and exchange best practice in managing food and health research

Facilitate dissemination of information focussed on research-related issues

Articulate with the European Technology Platform Food for Life and other relevant organisations

The FOOD force network is supported by a website. Currently, the University of Hohenheim (UHOH), FOOD force Chair (01.01.2018 - 31.12.2019), supplies the support for the website. Official representatives of Third Countries relevant to current EU initiatives and of EU Directorates relevant to the interest of FOOD force can be invited to attend.

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FOOD force is a network of leading European research provider organisations active in the areas of food, nutrition and health. It recognises that members have broad remits, but share a common interest in multidisciplinary science.

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METROFOOD-RI
A distributed-Research Infrastructure for promoting Metrology in Food and Nutrition involving 48 Institutes from 18 Countries. It provides services for enhancing food quality & safety and supporting the traceability and sustainability of the agrifood systems, in a view of circular economy.

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>3.000 experts from >600 local points in >60 countries, representing thousands of SMEs

Specific target: Agrifood SG (>100 representatives)

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Get in touch with your local Network contact point by selecting the country and city closest to where your business is based. They can help you with advice, support and opportunities for international partnerships.

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Network of competent MS organisations under EFSA's remit

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Over 300 universities, institutes, governmental, public and other scientific bodies currently form a network of Member State organisations active in fields within EFSA's mission.

EFSA promotes ties between these organisations through coordination of joint activities, exchange of information, development and implementation of joint scientific projects. This networking further boosts the sharing of expertise and best practices in these scientific areas.

Competent organisations in Member States carry out various tasks in support of EFSA's work, including preparatory work for scientific opinions, scientific and technical assistance, collection of data, and identification of emerging risks. Some of these tasks may be supported financially, in the form of grants.

Only organisations on the List of Competent Organisations (also known as Article 36 List) are eligible to receive grants. The establishment of the List of Competent Organisations designated by Member States is required under Article 36 of EFSA's founding regulation.

In 2019, the List of Competent Organisations was renewed, applying a new process and tool.

The List is kept updated on ongoing basis. Countries, eligible to designate organisations for the List, are the EU Members States, Iceland and Norway.

Below you will find answers to some of the most frequently asked questions. For further information, please contact your EFSA national Focal Pointor EFSA (cooperation.article36 [at] efsa.europa.eu ).

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are "competent organisations"?

2. How does an organisation become designated by a Member State?

3. How is the list updated?

4. What is the role of the Focal Point in updating the list?

5. What are the timeframes for updating the list?

6. What should an organisation do if it wants to join the list?

7. What should a competent organisation on the list do if there are changes to the organisation?

Documents

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Competent organisations in Member States

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Over 300 universities, institutes, governmental, public and other scientific bodies currently form a network of Member State organisations active in fields within EFSA's mission. EFSA promotes ties between these organisations through coordination of joint activities, exchange of information, development and implementation of joint scientific projects.

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Includes all EU Member states and EU candidates

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What are Focal Points? View Declarations of Interests

In addition to the Members of the Focal Point network, the following countries participate as Observers:
*This designation is without prejudice to positions on status, and is in line with UNSCR 1244/1999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo Declaration of Independence

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What are Focal Points? View Declarations of Interests In addition to the Members of the Focal Point network, the following countries participate as Observers: *This designation is without prejudice to positions on status, and is in line with UNSCR 1244/1999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo Declaration of Independence

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>1000 members connect & inspire to create sustainable food systems (monitored by EUFIC)