NIA Co-signs Industry Letter Calling for Improved EFSA Performance

NIA Staff
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Summary

  • The NIA has joined a cross-industry push urging the EU to overhaul its food safety risk assessment process, arguing the current system is too slow and too hostile to innovation to keep Europe's agri-food sector competitive.

The Nanotechnology Industries Association (NIA) has co-signed an open letter alongside leading business and agri-food industry stakeholders, urging the European Commission and EFSA to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the EU’s food safety risk assessment system. The letter highlights the need for streamlined procedures, better stakeholder engagement, and more science-based, innovation-friendly processes to boost the competitiveness of the EU agri-food sector.

Read the full letter for details on our recommendations and the collective industry position.

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