Biodiversity
The Panel assesses whether the import, release, and keeping of alien organisms may pose a risk to biodiversity in Norway. They also evaluate other factors that may affect biodiversity.
This group of specialists assesses threats to biodiversity in Norway. The Panel evaluates the extent to which the import, release, and keeping of alien organisms pose a threat, but also assesses alien organisms that may arrive in Norway on their own. They also evaluate various measures that can be implemented to reduce the risk posed by such organisms.
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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).
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