# C_2015142EN.01000101.xml

| 29.4.2015 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 142/1 |
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29.4.2015

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 142/1

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COUNCIL DECISION

of 20 April 2015

appointing a member of the Management Board of the European Food Safety Authority

(2015/C 142/01)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 January 2002 laying down the general principles and requirements of food law, establishing the European Food Safety Authority and laying down procedures in matters of food safety (1), and in particular Article 25(1) thereof,

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Having regard to the list of candidates submitted to the Council by the European Commission,

Having regard to the views expressed by the European Parliament,

Whereas:

| (1) | It is vital to ensure the independence, high scientific quality, transparency and efficiency of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). Cooperation with Member States is also indispensable. |
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(1)

It is vital to ensure the independence, high scientific quality, transparency and efficiency of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). Cooperation with Member States is also indispensable.

| (2) | One member of the Management Board of the EFSA, Ms Valérie BADUEL, has resigned. A new member should therefore be appointed for the remainder of her term of office. |
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One member of the Management Board of the EFSA, Ms Valérie BADUEL, has resigned. A new member should therefore be appointed for the remainder of her term of office.

| (3) | With a view to appointing one new member of the Management Board of the EFSA, the Council has examined the list submitted by the Commission on the basis of the documentation provided by the Commission and in the light of the views expressed by the European Parliament. The aim is to secure the highest standard of competence, a broad range of relevant expertise, for instance in management and public administration, and the broadest possible geographical distribution within the Union. |
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With a view to appointing one new member of the Management Board of the EFSA, the Council has examined the list submitted by the Commission on the basis of the documentation provided by the Commission and in the light of the views expressed by the European Parliament. The aim is to secure the highest standard of competence, a broad range of relevant expertise, for instance in management and public administration, and the broadest possible geographical distribution within the Union.

| (4) | Article 25 of Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 requires that four of the members of the Management Board of the EFSA must have a background in organisations representing consumers and other interests in the food chain. Currently, four members have already such a background, |
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Article 25 of Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 requires that four of the members of the Management Board of the EFSA must have a background in organisations representing consumers and other interests in the food chain. Currently, four members have already such a background,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The following person is appointed as a member of the Management Board of the European Food Safety Authority for the period from 1 May 2015 to 30 June 2016:

Mr Michael WINTER.

Article 2

This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.

Done at Luxembourg, 20 April 2015.

For the Council

The President

J. DŪKLAVS

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(1)  OJ L 31, 1.2.2002, p. 1.

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