European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)

Openness and transparency at EFSA

Openness and transparency at EFSA

Basic pillars of EFSA’s corporate philosophy

Openness and transparency are fundamental principles of EFSA’s regulatory framework and are an essential part of EFSA’s corporate philosophy. EFSA is committed not only to being a transparent organisation but to communicating in a proactive manner about its activities and results, to holding discussions with its stakeholders and critics, and to disseminating information tailored to the needs of different audiences. EFSA’s overall policy is to ensure that its scientific work is understood while being open to comment from and dialogue with outside parties.