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Database of Scientific Experts. EFSA Expert Database Background & aim. Decision for setting up the database for external scientific experts taken by EFSA and EU Member States A key element in EFSA’s policy for the selection of scientific experts.
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EFSA Expert DatabaseBackground & aim • Decision for setting up the database for external scientific experts taken by EFSA and EU Member States • A key element in EFSA’s policy for the selection of scientific experts. • The database will also be available to all EU Member States who may use it to select experts for own scientific projects.
EFSA Expert DatabaseObjectives • To effectively “pool” scientific excellence across Europe • To assist EFSA and Member States in their risk assessment work • To develop an effective and flexible response to the workload • To contribute to responsiveness in risk assessment • To help enhance transparency of the way in which experts are selected and invited
EFSA Expert DatabaseDisciplines & application process Disciplines EFSA is looking for a wide range of disciplines e.g. Food and feed safety, nutrition, toxicology, chemistry and animal health & welfare, plant protection & plant health Application process: Experts invited to fill in an on-line form and make a declaration of interests (in order to ensure their independence)
EFSA Expert DatabaseSelection • When a scientific need is identified, EFSA makes a selection of most suitable experts to assist in its activities. • Selected experts invited to participate in certain scientific activities of EFSA or Member States • Experts will receive travel and subsistence expenses and an indemnity for their contribution to EFSA’s work
Sign up! Expert database • Sign up today to be an EFSA scientific expert online! • Check out the Expert Database on the EFSA website