EFSAs Focal Point in Norway

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has initiated National Focal Points in the European Member States to act as interfaces between EFSA and the different national food safety authorities, research institutes, consumers, and other EFSA-related stakeholders.

In Norway, VKM has been appointed as the Focal Point for this scientific coordination work.

Contact

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Gisle Solstad

Senior Advisor, Administration and EFSA Focal Point

M: +47 983 67 286
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