Tasks and public perception of the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment

• Published in: Bundesgesundheitsblatt, Gesundheitsforschung, Gesundheitsschutz Vol. 52; no. 12; p. 1179
• Main Authors: Böl, G-F, Hensel, A
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: German
• Published: Germany 01.12.2009
• Subjects: Academies and Institutes - organization & administration; Germany; Government Agencies - organization & administration; Organizational Objectives; Public Opinion; Risk Assessment - organization & administration; Germany
• ISSN: 1437-1588; 1437-1588
• DOI: 10.1007/s00103-009-0967-5

The Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) was founded in 2002. On the basis of internationally accepted scientific criteria for risk assessment, the institute provides opinions and statements on the safety of food and feed, chemicals, commodities and on consumer health protection. In this rega...