Sound scientific advice and expertise helping to make life healthier and safer for European citizens
By Paola Testori Coggi, Director-General for Health and Consumers, European Commission
When preparing its policy and proposals relating to consumer safety, public health and the environment, the Commission relies on independent Scientific Committees to provide it with sound scientific advice and to draw its attention to new and emerging problems. These opinions are vital for policy makers to ensure the highest level of health and environmental protection that European citizens expect from the European Union institutions.
Since 1978, the following Committees: Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS), Scientific Committee on Health and Environmental Risks (SCHER), and Scien
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