The Food Safety Authority of Ireland represents Ireland on food safety issues in Europe.
Tá leagan Gaeilge den leathanach seo ar fáil anseo.
The Authority has regular contact with the European Commission, the European Parliament and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). The FSAI consults on and assists in the development of well founded and effective European food law, taking into account the principles of better regulation.
European and national level activities are co-ordinated by EFSA by means of close co-operation through EFSA’s Advisory Forum, National Focal Point and Scientific Committees, Panels and Networks. This structure allows Member States and EFSA to work together to exchange scientific information and data, co-ordinate work programmes, pool resources and co-operate on joint projects.
EFSA News
Workshop: Phasing out animal testing in pesticide and biocide assessment
EFSA and ECHA will host a workshop on implementing the European Commission’s roadmap for phasing out animal testing in pesticide and biocide assessment. The two-day event will take place on 21–22 October 2026 in Parma, Italy.
The workshop will include discussions on the key actions needed to support the roadmap, and will explore ways to accelerate the development and use of non-animal methods in risk assessment.
Stakeholders with expertise in pesticides, biocides, and New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) for risk assessment are encouraged to participate. Participation is limited to 100 people.
The deadline for registration is 17 September 2026. Register on EFSA's website.
EFSA Grants and Procurement
EFSA regularly awards grants or subsidies for projects and activities that contribute to EFSA’s mission in the areas of data collection, preparatory work for scientific opinions, other scientific and technical assistance. Further information on EFSA Grants and EFSA Procurement.
Call for tenders: Methodological support for literature reviews for evidence-based scientific assessments
EFSA have issued an open call for tenders on methodological support for literature reviews for evidence-based scientific assessments. Such support may be requested to perform and/or appraise full or part(s) of systematic reviews, as well as scoping and narrative literature reviews.
The maximum budget is 2,000,000 euros for a maximum four-year project duration, awarded based on best price-quality ratio. The deadline for submissions is 14:30 (CEST) on 24 August, 2026.
Full details of the call are available on the EU Funding and Tenders Portal.
General information about EFSA public procurement calls is available on EFSA's website.
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