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
Risk Assessment: Predatory flies and parasitic wasps pose a low risk to Norwegian nature
Key message: VKM has assessed the use of predatory flies and parasitic wasps for biological pest control and concludes there is low risk associated with import and release of these species.
Genetically Modified Organisms
National Guidance for Environmental Risk Assessment of GM Animals in Field Trials
Key message: The Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food and Environment (VKM) has developed a guidance document for the environmental risk assessment of genetically modified (GM) animals intended for use in field trials.
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VKM participates in the European partnership for the assessment of risks from chemicals (PARC)
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VKM leads the Collaboration to Harmonise the Assessment of Next Generation Evidence (CHANGE).