Animal Health and Welfare
The Panel assesses risks of infectious diseases that may threaten animal health, and summarises knowledge related to unfavourable production or living conditions for animals.
The group of specialists assesses the risk of establishment and spread of infectious diseases in Norway and to what extent the diseases can affect animal health. They also evaluate the risks to animal welfare related to unfavourable production or living conditions. They also evaluate various measures that can reduce the risk of both disease and compromised animal welfare.
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The Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food and Environment (VKM) carries out independent risk assessments for the Norwegian Food Safety Authority (Mattilsynet) and the Norwegian Environment Agency (Miljødirektoratet).
How we assess risk
To assess risk means to evaluate how likely it is that a known hazard will cause harm. In addition, we must assess how serious the harm is.Members
Tor Atle Mo (Chair)
Erik Georg Granquist
Ingrid Olesen
Sokratis Ptochos
Amin Sayyari
Grete Helen Meisfjord Jørgensen
Sonal Patel
Marco Vindas
Janicke Nordgreen
Åsa Espmark