Agence fédérale pour la sécurité de la chaîne alimentaire

Core values

- **Food Safety**: AFSCA is responsible for assessing and managing risks to consumer health, animal health, and plant health throughout the entire food chain. This directly addresses a critical societal need for safe food[1][4].
- **Risk Communication**: The agency communicates risks to stakeholders and consumers, which helps in raising awareness and reducing consumer concerns about food safety[1][4].
- **Consumer Protection**: By conducting food safety inspections and providing scientific advice, AFSCA protects consumers from health risks associated with food, thereby improving the quality of life[1][4].
- **Public Health**: The agency's work contributes to maintaining public health by ensuring that the food chain is safe, which is essential for community well-being[1][4].