European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)

About the organization

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is the agency of the European Union (EU) that provides independent [disputed] scientific advice and communicates on existing and emerging risks associated with the food chain. EFSA was established in February 2002, is based in Parma, Italy, and has a budget for 2016 of €79.5 million, and a total staff of 447. The work of EFSA covers all matters with a direct or indirect impact on food and feed safety, including animal health and welfare, plant protection and plant health and nutrition.