Focus areas of regulatory authorities
| Organization | Scope |
|---|---|
| Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of Finland (MMM) | MMM is responsible for the legislative work on food products as part of the Finnish government and it collaborates with European Union (EU) institutions to get support in decision-making |
| Finnish Food Authority | The Finnish Food Authority is a centralized body operating under MMM. It conducts risk assessments and scientific research |
| European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) | EFSA is the agency of the EU that provides independent scientific advice and communicates on existing and emerging risks associated with the food chain |
| European Commission | European Commission is an institution of the EU, responsible for proposing legislation, implementing decisions, upholding the EU treaties and managing the day-to-day business of the EU |
| Scope | |
|---|---|
| MMM is responsible for the legislative work on food products as part of the Finnish government and it collaborates with European Union (EU) institutions to get support in decision-making | |
| The Finnish Food Authority is a centralized body operating under MMM. It conducts risk assessments and scientific research | |
| EFSA is the agency of the EU that provides independent scientific advice and communicates on existing and emerging risks associated with the food chain | |
| European Commission is an institution of the EU, responsible for proposing legislation, implementing decisions, upholding the EU treaties and managing the day-to-day business of the EU |
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