Research
The BfRshort forGerman Federal Institute for Risk Assessment has the statutory task of undertaking scientific research that is closely linked to its activities.
Our topics in the area of research
Tasks
The BfRshort forGerman Federal Institute for Risk Assessment conducts research oriented towards application objectives and carries out scientific studies that are necessary for the execution of its statutory tasks. In this way BfRshort forGerman Federal Institute for Risk Assessment safeguards and promotes the scientific expertise behind its internationally recognised competences and know-how in the field of risk assessment, which is independent of economic interests. In its scientific assessment and research work the Institute is independent.
Main areas of research
BfR’s research activities focus on the main areas stipulated by the legislator:
- Assessment of food and feed with regard to microbiological and chemical substance safety
- Safety of substances (chemicals), safety of pesticides and biocides
- Safety of consumer products (cosmetics, tobacco products, textiles, consumer items and food packaging)
- Development, assessment and validation of alternatives to animal experiments
- Risk communication
Research agenda
The BfRshort forGerman Federal Institute for Risk Assessment's research agenda is based on the needs arising from its statutory tasks and on the research plan of the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMELshort forGerman Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture).
Publications
The BfRshort forGerman Federal Institute for Risk Assessment publication series BfRshort forGerman Federal Institute for Risk Assessment-Wissenschaft and other publications can be found under Publications.
Co-operation
Besides its own research activities, BfRshort forGerman Federal Institute for Risk Assessment nurtures close contacts on the national and international levels through joint research projects and the exchange of scientific experience. Co-operation takes the form of institutional co-operation or joint research projects.
The scientists at the BfRshort forGerman Federal Institute for Risk Assessment make an active contribution to the work of many bodies, but the institutional exchange of experts is also becoming increasingly important.