Seafood is a natural part of a balanced diet and has beneficial effects on our health. It contains high levels of several important nutrients not naturally present in other foods and thus helps us maintain a good nutritional status. Read more
In 2006, the Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food Safety (VKM) presented a comprehensive assessment of fish and other seafood in the Norwegian diet entitled “Fish and seafood consumption in Norway – benefits and risks”. Read more
The Committee’s main responsibility is to conduct risk assessment for the Norwegian Food Safety Authority on matters that may directly or indirectly affect the safety of food. Read more