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Import of Live Leeches – Potential Risk to Norwegian Biodiversity

Key message: Import of leeches for medical use and hobby keeping poses a low risk of negative effects on Norwegian biodiversity.

CHANGE

VKM leads the Collaboration to Harmonise the Assessment of Next Generation Evidence (CHANGE).

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20.06.2024
From Animal Testing to New Methods
16.04.2024
Tore Tollersrud New Director of VKM

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Plant pests in imported soil and growing media - risk to plant health

Key message: Importing plants with soil and other growing media into Norway poses a significant risk of introducing plant pests that can damage agriculture and natural environments. This risk can be mitigated by imposing stricter import requirements.

VKM participates in the European Partnership for the Assessment of Risks from Chemicals (PARC).

VKM - Vitenskapskomiteen for mat og miljø

The Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food and Environment