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In Sweden, there is no institutional separation of food risk assessment and food risk management, as both are performed by the Swedish Food Agency (Livsmedelsverket, SLV). However, an in-house separation between risk assessment and risk management is in place to ensure independence. | In Sweden, there is no institutional separation of food risk assessment and food risk management, as both are performed by the Swedish Food Agency (Livsmedelsverket, SLV). However, an in-house separation between risk assessment and risk management is in place to ensure independence. | ||
The National Veterinary Institute (Statens veterinärmedicinska anstalt, SVA) is responsible for conducting risk assessments, and the Swedish Board of Agriculture (Jordbruksverket, | The National Veterinary Institute (Statens veterinärmedicinska anstalt, SVA) is responsible for conducting risk assessments, and the Swedish Board of Agriculture (Jordbruksverket, SJV) is responsible for risk management, within their field of expertise. | ||
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Within the Government Offices of Sweden, the Ministry of Enterprise and Innovation is responsible for agricultural policy and matters related to the entire food chain, including food safety. In close collaboration with other government ministries, policy issues related to food safety and the entire food chain are handled. As specified by their mandate, public agencies (i.e. | Within the Government Offices of Sweden, the Ministry of Enterprise and Innovation is responsible for agricultural policy and matters related to the entire food chain, including food safety. In close collaboration with other government ministries, policy issues related to food safety and the entire food chain are handled. As specified by their mandate, public agencies (i.e. SLV, SJV and SVA) provide support to the ministry. | ||
== Swedish Food Agency == | == Swedish Food Agency == | ||
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The Swedish Board of Agriculture ( | The Swedish Board of Agriculture (SJV) is an independent, non-ministerial government authority. Nonetheless, SJV is accountable to the government and the Government Offices of Sweden. | ||
In the area of feed safety, | In the area of feed safety, SJV is responsible for risk communication and risk management. It prepares draft legislation on the basis of science-based risk assessments. It is also responsible for state feed inspections and if necessary, subsequent information for the government on the outcome of control and inspection activities. | ||
The remit of | The remit of SJV includes residues of plant protection products and GMOs in feed and extends beyond food safety to plant health, animal health and animal welfare. | ||
== National Veterinary Institute == | == National Veterinary Institute == | ||
