Matís employees have become aware of the increased interest in making risk assessments in the context of micro-slaughterhouses, and therefore we would like to explain what risk assessment is.
Risk assessment is an independent scientific analysis of food risk factors. Risk assessment is the basis for economic, political and health-related decisions, including the determination of acceptable risk limits for consumers.
Risk assessment is a fundamental element of European food law and is used, inter alia, to establish appropriate precautions, educate consumers and food producers, ensure that the necessary research is carried out and support official controls, with the aim of ensuring food quality, safety and hygiene.
Matís and Matvælastofnun have a good collaboration with BfR in Germany, which is one of the world's most respected institutions in the field of risk assessment.