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
Genetically Modified Organisms
No hazards identified in a field trial with late blight-resistant potato
Key message: The Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food and Environment (VKM) has performed a health and environmental risk assessment of a genetically modified (GM) late blight resistant potato for use in a field trial. We have assessed whether the potato could pose a risk to the environment, animals, or humans, and did not identify any hazards.
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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CHANGE
VKM leads the Collaboration to Harmonise the Assessment of Next Generation Evidence (CHANGE).