About VKM
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).
In carrying out independent risk assessments, VKM plays an important role towards ensuring that Norwegian consumers have safe food and towards protecting the environment.
The Scientific Panels comprise 124 independent experts with broad interdisciplinary competencies.
The VKM Secretariat
The VKM Secretariat, with a staff of 23, provides scientific and logistical support to the 120 members of the Scientific Steering Committee and the Scientific Panels.
Independent and transparent
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).
Contact us
We are located at Myrens verksted 3L in Oslo.
Press
Anne-Grethe Danielsen is available to respond to enquiries from the media. She is also the contact point for organising interviews with VKM's officials and experts.
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