General

Science Council Secretariat

Last updated: 14 September 2023

Role of the Secretariat

The role of the Secretariat is to:

  • Support the Council in developing and delivering its work programme;
  • Advise the Council on process and procedure;
  • Draw attention of the members to emerging issues of concern;
  • Ensure that the proceedings of the Council are properly documented so that there is a clear audit trail showing how the Council reached its decisions;
  • Keep an accurate public record of the work of the Council;
  • Ensure that the Council’s conclusions and advice are clearly reported to applicants, the FSA and where applicable the Board. 

Details of the Science Council Secretariat

Lead Secretariat: Paul A. Nunn


Email: sciencecouncil@food.gov.uk