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European Food Safety Authority

Definition

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is responsible for assessing and communicating on all risks associated with the food chain.

Analogy

EFSA is like your school cafeteria supervisor who ensures that the food served in the cafeteria is safe to eat, nutritious, and prepared under hygienic conditions.

Related terms

Food Chain: A series of organisms interlinked by their feeding relations. Imagine if you had a lunch line where each person passed their tray to the next person – that's kind of what a food chain looks like!

Risk Assessment: The process of evaluating potential risks involved in a projected activity or undertaking. Like deciding whether it's worth risking getting caught to sneak out during study hall.

Hygiene Standards: Rules and procedures meant to maintain health and prevent disease, especially through cleanliness. Think about how you're expected to wash your hands before eating – that's one simple hygiene standard!

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