Biological Hazards
The panel assesses risks in the field of microbiology and hygiene, such as contamination and transmission of microorganisms that can cause disease in humans.
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VKM is appointed by the Ministry of Health and Care Services. VKM is organized as an independent body, fulfilling the national requirement for independent, transparent and open scientific risk assessments.
Risk assessments in VKM follow current international standards and methodology in the respective fields of responsibility for VKMs panels.
Members
Taran Skjerdal (chair)
Lucy Robertson
Marina Elisabeth Aspholm
Solveig Jore
Trond Møretrø
Truls Nesbakken
Mette Myrmel
Eystein Skjerve
Morten Tryland
Yngvild Wasteson
The Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food and Environment