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    EU-FORA Fellowship project at VKM 2018/2019

    In the European Food Risk Assessment fellowship launched by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) programme, young and mid-carrier scientists get the chance to widen their knowledge and hands-on experience in food safety risk assessment.
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  • New Job Opportunities in EFSA

    EFSA has recently published several new job openings.
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  • Seeking candidates for the EU-FORA scholarship program

    The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is looking for candidates for the EU-FORA grant program. The deadline for applications is 31 January, 2020.
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    New Conference to Promote Better Testing Methods

    Have you heard of CHANGE? It’s an international collaboration aimed at introducing new methods for testing the effects of chemical substances—methods that involve fewer animal experiments, and which are more efficient. VKM is now organizing a second conference to promote this work.
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  • 97 researchers shall provide public authorities with independent assessments about food and the environment

    The Ministry of Health and Care Services has appointed a new Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food and Environment (VKM) for the period from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2030.
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  • Norwegian Organizations Collaborate with EFSA for Safer Food

    The Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food and Environment (VKM) has published new videos showcasing how Norwegian organizations can collaborate with the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
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    From Animal Testing to New Methods

    Traditionally, the testing of chemical substances has been conducted through animal studies. In recent years, numerous new testing methods that do not require the use of animals have been developed, but their implementation is progressing slowly.
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  • Tore Tollersrud

    Tore Tollersrud New Director of VKM

    Tore Skeidsvoll Tollersrud will become the new head of VKM’s scientific secretariat when Director Harald Gjein retires this summer.
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  • Recorded webinar on PFAS available now

    What do we know about the PFAS situation in the Nordic region and what can be done?
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    New scientific committee appointed

    The Ministry of Health and Care has appointed a new Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food and Environment for the period 1 September 2022 to 31 August 2026.
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