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The Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) is a scientifically
independent institution within the portfolio of the Federal Ministry of
Food and Agriculture (BMEL). It advises the Federal Government
and Federal States (“Laender”) on questions of food, chemical and
product safety. The BfR conducts its own research on topics that are
closely linked to its assessment tasks. With its work, the BfR makes
a decisive contribution towards protecting consumer health.
About the BfR