Review of Science Advisory Committees and Joint Expert Committees
9 Nov 2022 01:27 PM
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has published the reports of internal reviews of three of its Scientific Advisory Committees (SACs) and three Joint Expert Groups (JEGs).
These reviews (Opens in a new window) provide regular assurance and challenge for good governance and efficiency of the FSAs SACs.
The advisory committees under review are:
- Committee on Toxicity of Chemicals in Food, Consumer Products, and the Environment (COT)
- Advisory Committee on Novel Foods and Processes (ACNFP)
- Advisory Committee on Microbiological Safety of Food (ACMSF)
The JEGs under review are:
- Joint Expert Group on Additives, Enzymes, and other regulated products (AERJEG)
- Joint Expert Group on Animal Food and Feed Additives (AFFAJEG)
- Joint Expert Group on Food Contact Materials (FCMJEG)
The SACs are subject to review under the Cabinet Office Public Bodies review programme (Opens in a new window).
Reports
Read the full reports on the SAC website (Opens in a new window).