Agencies protect public health and the environment by assessing risks, authorising medicines, tracking diseases, regulating chemicals and promoting safe, healthy workplaces, and supporting the sustainability of our oceans. Their scientific advice and surveillance help authorities take timely, proportionate decisions people can trust.
Who delivers this - impact at a glance:
Guarantees the scientific evaluation, supervision and safety monitoring of human & veterinary medicines in the EU.
Identifies, assesses and communicates current and emerging threats to human health from infectious diseasesEuropean Food Safety Authority (EFSA) - provides scientific advice and communicates on existing and emerging risks associated with the food chain.
Protects health and the environment through its work for chemical safety.
Together with its Eionet network, the EEA provide the knowledge and the data needed to support Europe's environment and climate policies.
Collects, analyses and disseminates information for those involved in safety and health at work.
Helps to ensure EU fisheries rules are implemented equally and effectively across the EU and beyond, contributing to sustainable fisheries and a level playing field.
Funds clinical research partnerships to speed up access to new medicines and health technologies against poverty-related and emerging infectious diseases.
Finances cross-sector health research to deliver integrated solutions faster to patients.
Provides scientific advice and communicates on existing and emerging risks associated with the food chain.