Helle Knutsen

Helle Knutsen is a prominent scientist and the chair of the EFSA (European Food Safety Authority) CONTAM group, which focuses on contaminants in food. She has been actively involved in evaluating the safety of various substances in the food chain, including those that are genotoxic and carcinogenic, such as glycidol. Her work plays a crucial role in ensuring public health by providing scientific assessments that guide food safety regulations and consumer protection in the European Union.