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Alleged industry bias in European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) working group on risk assessment for toxic chemicals


Case 2522/2011/CK - Opened on Wednesday | 15 February 2012 - Decision on Thursday | 27 March 2014 - Institutions concerned European Food Safety Authority ( Critical remark ) | European Commission ( Settled by the institution )

Allegation(s)

1) The complainant alleged that EFSA fails to guarantee the independence of the members of its working groups and scientific panels, in particular of the TTC working group.

2) EFSA failed to ensure a balanced stakeholder representation in its external meetings, in particular as regards the TTC.

Claim(s)

1) EFSA should put an end to the TTC working group or change its composition by removing all its members that have links with the industry.

2) EFSA should develop a strict policy on conflicts of interest applying to the experts taking part in its working groups and scientific panels.

3) EFSA should ensure a balanced stakeholder representation in its external meetings, in particular as regards the TTC.