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Information on Science Council independent experts from diverse backgrounds who advise on the use of science, evidence and analysis.

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Science Council meets at closed and open plenaries (the latter in public) including closed subgroup meetings.

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The Food Standards Agency (FSA) Science Council is an independent expert committee that consists of 10-12 members and provides independent strategic scientific advice and challenge to the FSA’s Chief Scientific Adviser, Board and executive on the use of science and evidence to support decision‑making and delivery of FSA objectives.

SC works with the Food Standards Agency.

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sciencecouncil@food.gov.uk

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Food Standards Agency
11th Floor
64 Victoria Street
London
SW1E 6DP
United Kingdom

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0330 332 7149

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