Science on the Menu: A Food Safety Podcast by EFSA

A podcast by EFSA

Author: European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)

Is it safe to eat insects? How many cups of coffee can I have per day? How are human, animal and plant health connected? Can we determine animal welfare standards based on scientific evidence? Take a closer look at some of the key topics that EFSA, the European Food Safety Authority, works on to ensure safe food, through providing independent scientific advice to policy makers.
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Genres: Health & Fitness, Nutrition, Science

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Up to speed: How food risk assessment is changing
Episode 38
Wednesday, 11 March, 2026

Keeping pace with change is a challenge for risk assessors. How are they innovating? How can they speed up their work? On this episode, we get a unique insight from Nik Kriz, head of the EU’s food safety agency. We hear his views on the EU’s food system, trust in science and how the top EU food assessor intends to stay relevant in an increasingly noisy and confusing world. From vet to science manager, we discover his professional journey and what leading an international organisation looks like. Join us for a view from the top!