About institute
The Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food and Environment
- Name: The Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food and Environment
- Acronym: VKM
- Website: www.vkm.no
Short description
The Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food and Environment (VKM) carries out independent risk assessments for the Norwegian Food Safety Authority (Mattilsynet) and the Norwegian Environment Agency (Miljødirektoratet). In carrying out independent risk assessments, VKM plays an important role towards ensuring that Norwegian consumers have safe food and towards protecting the environment. The Scientific Panels comprise about 100 independent experts with broad interdisciplinary competencies.Contact points:
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List of PRAs published
| Title | Date PRA | Date publication |
|---|---|---|
| Assessment of Quarantine Pest Dispersal from Norwegian Potato and Root Vegetable Packing Plants with Evaluation of Risk Reducing Options | 2018-09-24 | 2024-01-22 |
| Assessment of treatment methods and validation criteria for composting and biogas facilities in relation to plant health risks and the risk of spreading alien organisms | 2021-11-26 | 2021-12-13 |
| Plant pests in imported soil and growing media - risk to plant health | 2024-07-01 | 2024-09-06 |
| Risk assessment of the biological control product ANDERcontrol with the organism Amblyseius andersoni | 2020-04-30 | 2021-12-13 |
| The EPPO PRA for Agrilus anxius: Assessment for Norwegian conditions | 2012-07-05 | 2024-10-07 |
| Updated pest risk assessment of Phytophthora ramorum in Norway | 2023-07-07 | 2023-09-04 |