The European Food Standards Agency (EFSA) has published its annual report for the Scientific Network on Microbiological Risk Assessment (MRA Network), summarizing the network’s activities throughout 2023, which were presented at the Annual MRA Network Meeting. The MRA Network facilitates scientific cooperation through coordination, information exchange, and joint projects. At present, 25 EU Member States, plus Switzerland and Norway, participate in the network.
The 23rd meeting of the MRA Network was held on October 4–5, 2023, both in-person from Parma, Italy and online. A wide range of activities related to microbial risk assessment were presented including: