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
Animal Health and Welfare
Risk of bovine tuberculosis in Norway
Key message: VKM has assessed the risk of introduction and spread of bovine tuberculosis in Norway and cannot rule out that the disease still exists in Norway. There is a low risk of the disease being reintroduced with imported cattle, but the import of llamas and alpacas poses a greater risk.
Nutrition, Dietetic Products, Novel Food and Allergy
Have assessed fortification of food with vitamins and minerals
Key message: VKM has calculated the intakes of vitamins and minerals and compared them with the tolerable upper intake levels (UL) in a model for assessing the fortification of food and drink. Fortification means adding vitamins and minerals. The intake calculations cover all age groups.
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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).