Council Decision of 16 June 2014 appointing half of the members of the Management Board of the European Food Safety Authority

21.6.2014 EN Official Journal of the European Union C 192/2
COUNCIL DECISION
of 16 June 2014
appointing half of the members of the Management Board of the European Food Safety Authority
2014/C 192/02
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,
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.
(2) The term of office of seven members of the Management Board of the Authority expires on 30 June 2014.
(3) The list submitted by the Commission has been examined with a view to appointing seven new members of the Management Board of the Authority 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 Authority must have their background in organisations representing consumers and other interests in the food chain. The term of office of three members of the Management Board with such a background expires on 30 June 2014 and those members should therefore be replaced,