Food Safety & Regulation

European Food Safety Authority EFSA

The European Union's scientific body that assesses risks in the food chain and advises EU regulators on food and feed safety.

Real-life application

A food additive allowed in India might be assessed differently by EFSA, which is why permitted additive lists can vary between countries.

Related terms

The United States Food and Drug Administration — the American government agency responsible for food, drug, and cosmetic safety in the United States.

The international collection of food standards, guidelines and codes of practice of the FAO/WHO Codex Alimentarius Commission.

Practise the subject behind the definition.