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The safety of foods is one of the most pressing tasks of consumer
protection. One of the prerequisites is safe animal feed. No matter
whether it may be ingredients, additives, residues and contaminants
or germs and parasites, the BfR assesses foods and feeds and
prepares opinions on questions concerning their safety. In the field
of food safety, the BfR is involved with the toxicological and nutrition-
physiological and/or medical assessment of food.
Food Safety