Scientists found for new advisory committees
The European Commission has appointed members for three new scientific advisory committees on consumer products, health and environmental risks, and emerging and newly identified health risks. The new committees were created by the Commission in March 2004 and replace a number of previous committees. The 51 appointed scientists represent a broad range of scientific skills from across Europe and will advise the Commission on a variety of issues within their remit. 'I am very pleased with the high level of scientific excellence and independence of the newly appointed members,' said EU Health and Consumer Protection Commissioner David Byrne. 'Scientific risk assessment is at the heart of the EU's health and consumer protection policies. We need world class scientists and world class advice if we are going to get it right.' As the new committees will be addressing such a wide range of subjects, the Commission has also compiled a list of scientific experts with specific skills who may be asked to participate in the work of the committees on an ad hoc basis.