Scientific Opinion on animal welfare aspects of the killing and skinning in the Norwegian seal hunt
In connection with the preparation of a scientific opinion on the animal welfare aspects of
methods for killing and skinning seals currently being used in EU and non-EU countries, the
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has asked for data on the animal welfare aspects of
the methods currently being used for killing and skinning seals. The Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food safety, VKM, (panel on Animal Health and Welfare) has offered to provide information. This opinion on animal welfare aspects of the killing and skinning in the Norwegian seal hunt contains the information requested by EFSA.
Opprettet: 08.10.2007 - Sist endret: 08.10.2007
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A comprehensive assessment of fish and other seafood in the Norwegian diet
In 2007 the Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food Safety (VKM) conducted an assessment of the nutritional benefits of consuming fish and other seafood compared to the health risks associated with the intake of contaminants and other undesirable substances that fish and other seafood may contain.
The report is now available in English.
Read the report
Opprettet: 04.10.2007 - Sist endret: 04.10.2007
Risk assessment: Dried spices as a source of infection of intestinal pathogenic bacteria
The Biological Hazards Panel of the Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food Safety (VKM) has undertaken a risk assessment of a possible association between dried spices as a source of infection and the occurrence of intestinal pathogenic bacteria (e.g. Salmonella and E. coli) isolated from people in Norway.
Opprettet: 26.09.2007 - Sist endret: 26.09.2007
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