The Institute at EFSA for risk analysis in animal health

On November, 11 Dr. Fabrizio De Massis represented IZSAM, as body designated by the Italian Ministry of Health, in the 9th meeting of the EFSA Scientific Network for Risk Assessment in Animal Health and Welfare.

EFSA’s networks consist of nationally appointed EU Member State organisations with expertise in the fields covered by the network. Representatives of the Commission and of other organisations (including those from outside the EU) with specific expertise may also be invited to participate in the work of EFSA Networks.

Networks are chaired by EFSA and supported by relevant EFSA units. Their aim is to facilitate scientific cooperation in the field of EFSA’s mission by:

• coordinating activities,
• exchanging information,
• developing and implementing joint projects,
• and exchanging expertise and best practices.

EFSA networks with Member States to build a mutual understanding of risk assessment principles in the area of animal health and welfare, to promote harmonisation of animal health and welfare risk assessment practices and methodologies and to reduce the duplication of activities by identifying and sharing current and upcoming priorities. EFSA convokes subgroups of the network to address particular scientific questions in collaboration with Member States.