97/404/EC: Commission Decision of 10 June 1997 setting up a Scientific Steering Committee

COMMISSION DECISION of 10 June 1997 setting up a Scientific Steering Committee (97/404/EC)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
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Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Whereas sound scientific advice is an essential basis for Community rules on consumer health, including matters on consumer health in its strictest sense, but also on animal health and welfare, plant health and environmental health;
Whereas scientific advice on consumer health matters is currently provided by six scientific committees set up by the Commission and addressing the topics of food, animal nutrition, cosmetology, pesticides, toxicity and ecotoxicity, and veterinary matters;
Whereas several issues relating to consumer health are of a multidisciplinary nature and require input from various scientific committees which would benefit from an effective coordination;
Whereas the Commission must be able to obtain sound and timely scientific advice;
Whereas scientific advice on matters relating to consumer health must, in the interests of consumers and industry, be based on the principles of excellence, independence and transparency,