Press Release: Risk perception and food safety: Where do European consumers stand today?

A Eurobarometer survey, published on 9 February 2006, provides valuable insights on consumers’ perception of health risks, and in particular those related to food safety. This research was jointly commissioned by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the European Commission Health and Consumer Protection Directorate General.

• Primary Source

European Food Safety Authority: Press Release, 9.2.06 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/press_room/press_release/1340/pr_dir_eurobarometer_en2.pdf

European Food Safety Authority: Risk perception: Eurobarometer survey report http://www.efsa.europa.eu/about_efsa/communicating_risk/risk_perception/catindex_en.html

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