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Another important task of the Federal Institute of Risk Assessment
is risk communication. It is defined as a continuous and interactive
process characterised by a participative dialogue with various target
groups. In this way, risk communication goes far beyond the provision
of information to all groups involved and all interested parties with
regard to the institute's assessment work and its results. The timely
provision of information to the general public concerning possible
health risks, insights gained and work results forms the basis of this
dialogue. In its risk communication, the BfR pursues three principles
in order to strengthen the trust of everyone involved in the process
of risk assessment: transparency, reliability and the greatest possible
openness.
Risk Communication