The Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food and Environment
VKM carries out risk assessments for the Norwegian Food Safety Authority and the Norwegian Environment Agency.
Latest reports
Biodiversity
Low risk associated with the import and keeping of Turkestan cockroach
Key message: There is a low risk that Turkestan cockroaches, used as live feed for hobby animals, will have a negative impact on biodiversity in Norway.
Nutrition, Dietetic Products, Novel Food and Allergy
Shall calculate the intake of vitamins and minerals
Key message: The Norwegian Food Safety Authority has commissioned VKM to calculate and assess the intake of vitamins and minerals in the Norwegian population.
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Video in the English language illustrate how organisations that work with scientific research can cooperate with EFSA, the European Food Safety Authority.
VKM participates in the European partnership for the assessment of risks from chemicals (PARC)
CHANGE
VKM leads the Collaboration to Harmonise the Assessment of Next Generation Evidence (CHANGE).