The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is an independent agency that provides scientific advice and risk assessments to the European Union on food and feed safety, nutrition, animal health and welfare, and plant protection. It aims to ensure a high level of consumer protection and facilitate the functioning of the EU's internal market. EFSA's work involves evaluating the safety of food additives, pesticides, genetically modified organisms, and other products, as well as assessing emerging risks and providing scientific opinions to support EU policymaking.