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Towards AI-driven emerging Risk Assessment: a multi-stakeholder perspective

With the increasing complexity of global food systems, emerging risks in food safety demand more sophisticated approaches. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the field, and, although still emerging, is set to play a critical role in the EU’s food […]

The EU Food Safety Platform: a journey from Bari to Brussels and beyond

In 2023, the European Food Safety platform, coordinated by the CNR ISPA – Institute of Sciences of Food Production of the National Research Council, was officially launched, being co-designed and developed within the EU project FoodSafety4EU. The project, funded […]

Towards holistic, AI-driven emerging risk assessment: catching stakeholders’ needs in Living Labs

Towards holistic, AI driven emerging risk assessment: catching stakeholders’ needs in Living Labs Authors: Veronica Lattanzio, Giulia Pietrollini, Nathan Meijer, Ine van der Fels-Klerx HOLiFOOD is a research project funded by the European Commission under the […]

Protecting public health: understanding the importance of cumulative risk assessment of pesticides

Authors (European Food Safety Authority): Monica del Aguila, Angelo Cafaro, Luis Carrasco Cabrera, Anna F. Castoldi, Nneoma June Katia Chukwubike, Federica Crivellente, Bruno Dujardin, Germán Giner Santonja, Anna Lanzoni, Sara Levorato, Luc Mohimont, Efisio […]

SCAR consultation workshop on Sustainable Food Systems: highlights from EU FOOD SAFETY PLATFORM

The ARCH, Bioeconomy and Food Systems Strategic Working Groups (SWG) of SCAR organised an International Expert Consultation (workshop) on the issue of Sustainable Food Systems. The aim was to identify major and priority research questions that shall be addressed […]

Pioneering advances in the EU Food Safety System: highlights from the first EU Food Safety Forum

In a landmark gathering that echoed the perspective of a safer food future, the inaugural European Food Safety Forum convened on November 28 and 29, 2023, in Brussels. This event brought together over 120 participants from diverse corners of Europe, uniting […]

UPCOMING EVENTS

JOIN THE MOST INTERESTING INTERNATIONAL AND NATIONAL EVENTS FROM FS4EU PLATFORM

Food Innovation Forum 2024 — “Towards Sustainable Food Systems”

Date: 13 November 2024
Promoted by: FFOQSI, EU FOOD SAFETY PLATFORM
remotely, on-site – Vienna, Austria

On November 13-14, 2024, FFoQSI GmbH – the Austrian Competence Centre for Feed and Food Quality, Safety and Innovation – will host the Food Innovation Forum 2024 under the theme “Towards Sustainable Food Systems.” This two-day congress will bring together experts from agriculture, food production, research, and policy to address critical challenges and explore forward-looking […]

EU FOOD SAFETY FORUM 2024

Date: 10:00 – 2 December 2024
Promoted by: CNR, EU FOOD SAFETY PLATFORM
on-site – ROME, Italy

The 2nd EU FOOD SAFETY FORUM will be held on 2 and 3 December 2024 in Rome, at CNR – Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche headquarters.This pivotal event will bring together key stakeholders from across Europe to collaborate on shaping the future of the EU’s Food Safety Systems. The Forum provides a unique place for experts, […]

International Conference on ‘Alternative Proteins for Food and Feed’

Date: 3 December 2024
Promoted by: EU FOOD SAFETY PLATFORM, BFR
remotely, on-site – Berlin, Germany

The upcoming international conference at BFR, the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment entirely dedicated to alternative protein sources will occur in December 2024, in Berlin from 3 to 5 December.The International Conference on ‘Alternative Proteins for Food and Feed’ will apply a holistic approach by addressing 3 thematic clusters, mainly Regulatory framework/process (Safety, Nutrition, […]

FS4EU PLATFORM

Facilitating interaction among actors of the Food Safety System in Europe! look at our stakeholders below!

These bodies intervene in the Food Safety System (FSS) with different roles and functions, according to the countries legislation. They are devoted to ensure availability of safe food by shaping and implementing the food policy at level of EU Member States.
    What can you do?

  • update FSS actors on your challenges and activities

  • boost/exploit your safe best practices and strategies

  • participate in a multi-actor dialogue to align the national research & innovation agendas to a common view and approach

  • feed the FSS with your input

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CONNECT

to a single entry point of the Food Safety System in EU, to contribute to the relevant strategies, know new initiatives and connect with experts, thus bridging with research, innovation and business.

SHAPE

as a part of the transition to new roadmaps through a new multi-actor participatory process, experimenting and enabling a proactive and co-creation approach

ACCESS

to up-to-date scientific knowledge for decision making, updated policies for harmonization, new digital tools and methodologies for stakeholders engagement

These bodies intervene in the Food Safety System with different roles and functions, according to the countries legislation. They are devoted to ensure availability of safe food by shaping and implementing the food policy at level of EU Member States.
    What can you do?

  • update FSS actors on your activities

  • boost/ exploit your safe best practices and models

  • participate in a multi-actor dialogue

BENEFITS

CONNECT

expand and enrich your visibility and networking within the Food Safety System at European level

SHAPE

be part of the transition through a new multi-actor participatory process, experimenting and enabling a proactive approach

ACCESS

receive updated scientific knowledge for decision making, use facilitation tools for stakeholders engagement to enhance your connections

These bodies contribute to provide scientific evidence to shape the Food Safety System, share updated knowledge and research, contribute to its innovation and growing, while educating and training youngs and professionals. They are involved in a continuous process of interaction with other actors, in collaborative projects and initiatives.
    What can you do?

  • update FSS actors on your science, knowledge and innovation and your research needs

  • exploit your models, tools, innovative solutions to improve food safety in EU

  • participate in a multi-actor dialogue, thus supporting the implementation of One Health approach

  • provide scientific evidence as a basis of decision making

BENEFITS

CONNECT

directly to our community with complementary expertise and competence in Europe, to enhance cooperation at different levels, thus bridging research with policy and business

SHAPE

as a part of the transition by sharing opinions and contribute to enhance the scientific evidence for regulatory science and food safety policy, co-create new initiatives and projects

ACCESS

to primary information, funding opportunities, insights on EU policy and strategies, updated data on food safety, new digital tools and methodologies for stakeholders engagement

These actors support the Food Safety System macro and micro levels by providing services, training, producing data for research and innovative tools
    What can you do?

  • update FSS actors on your activities and share your technology needs

  • contribute to drive the future research and innovation framework

  • boost/exploit your safe best practices and protocols

  • pave the way for more fruitful cooperation between public/private scientific actors

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CONNECT

to expand and enrich yourpositioning in the Food Safety System, by networking with actors at European level, enhance international cooperation and increase capacity building

SHAPE

as a part supporting the transition towards the innovation of the Food Safety System through a multi-actor participatory process and new synergies

ACCESS

easily to reliable data, harmonized protocols, information and knowledge,new digital tools and methodology to expand your network

These bodies intervene in the Food Safety System to represent networks of Research and Innovation, including associations, acting at European and/or at country level.
    What can you do?

  • boost/exploit your members best practices, opinions, contributions to the Food Safety System

  • participate in a multi-actor dialogue representing your organization as a relevant actor of the FSS in Europe

  • contribute to Science-Policy-Society interface

  • share your needs and concerns on the Food Safety System mainstream

BENEFITS

CONNECT

to increase the positioning and competitiveness of your organization and members in the European Food Safefy Scenario

SHAPE

as a driver of the Food Safety System transformation through a new multi-actor participatory process, foreseeing new challenges and adapted changes

ACCESS

to up-to-date knowledge based on scientific evidence for decision making, reliable and trusted information and data, new digital tools for members’ engagement

The Food Business Operators act along the food and feed chain, being responsible for the food safety in all the stages, including their associations and federations.
    What can you do?

  • provision of data on food safety

  • boost/exploit your safe best practices, technologies and innovation

  • provide input for the future policies to meet the food production and market needs

  • contribute to Science-Policy-Society interface at EU level

BENEFITS

CONNECT

to expand your visibility, competitiveness and networking within the Food Safety System at European level, being part of a transparent network, thus bridging business with research and policy

SHAPE

as a supporting partner of the transition towards the innovation of the Food Safety System through a new multi-actor participatory process, by experimenting and enabling a proactive approach

ACCESS

to a primary information on FS issues, based on scientific evidence, education materials about future FS concerns, data and new digital tools on food safety

These actors intervene in the Food Safety System by making food choices and orienteering the food sector. They pay attention to the food policy asking for safe, sustainable and healthy diets.
    What can you do?

  • have your say and share your opinions for a trustful food system

  • take part to the debate on Food Safety in international contest

  • signal emerging concerns affecting food safety in daily life

  • sustain the interest of your members

BENEFITS

CONNECT

to expand your visibility, competitiveness and networking within the Food Safety System at European level, being part of a transparent network, thus bridging business with research and policy

SHAPE

as a supporting partner of the transition towards the innovation of the Food Safety System through a new multi-actor participatory process, by experimenting and enabling a proactive approach

ACCESS

to a primary information on FS issues, based on scientific evidence, education materials about future FS concerns, data and new digital tools on food safety