January 2018

This procedure concerns the selection and approval of seven new members to serve on the Management Board of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). The board is responsible for the agency's budgetary, administrative, and managerial functions, ensuring the organization operates effectively to protect public health.

The decision affects the governance of EFSA. It ensures that the agency has a full board of representatives to oversee food safety risk assessments and scientific advice across the European Union.