Scientific advice on matters related to TSE/BSE is given by various Scientific Committees. Here are the categories for the different Scientific BSE/Scrapie Opinions of the Scientific Steering Committee :

• Opinions on geographical BSE risk assessment (GBR)
• Opinions on GBR in EU Countries
• Opinions on GBR in third countries
• Opinions related to BSE risk in individual Member States
• Opinions on the transmission and risk of BSE to humans
• Opinions on culling measures
• Opinions related to BSE in sheep and goats
• Opinions on animal by-products and the safety of certain animal tissues
• Opinions on surveillance
• Opinions on slaughter techniques/practices
• Opinions on chronic wasting disease

See related press releases section

BSE diagnostic opinions:

• Opinion on the field trial evaluation of two new rapid BSE post-mortem tests results, achieved using the LIA Test (Prionics) and the aCDI Test (InPro) in the field trial (adopted on 6 March 2003)
• Opinion on a programme for the evaluation of rapid post mortem tests to detect TSE in small ruminants (adopted on 7 – 8 November 2002)

Other related committees:

• Opinions of the Scientific Committee on Veterinary Measures relating to Public Health
• Opinions of the Scientific Committee on Cosmetic Products and Non-food Products intended for Consumers
• Opinions of the Scientific Committee on Medicinal Products and Medical Devices

Other related reports:

Report on the evaluation of five rapid tests for the diagnosis of Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy in bovines (2nd Study) 27 March 2002

Report on the evaluation of tests for the diagnosis of Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy in bovines, 8 July 1999