About EFFCA
The European Food & Fermentation Cultures Association - EFFCA - was formed in 1992. EFFCA is a central source of information for regulatory authorities, journalists, NGOs, other food/feed sector associations, scientists and academic audiences.
Objectives
EFFCA’s objective is to enhance public knowledge of the contribution the use of microbial cultures make within the food chain through accurate, fair and scientifically-based information; while discouraging any inappropriate promotion or misuse.
Activities
- EFFCA constantly monitors the regulatory and scientific evolution affecting microbial cultures, their production and their use.
- EFFCA actively fosters exchange of general information among its members, the scientific community and governmental bodies.
- EFFCA cooperates, both within the European Union and globally, with a wide range of stakeholders in the area of microbial cultures.
EFFCA has the status of observer within Codex Alimentarius. Our EU transparency Register #829186414110-38
EFFCA Manifesto
Microbial cultures are at the heart of many food products, contributing to flavour, texture, safety, and nutrition. As the 2024-2029 EU political term begins, EFFCA calls on policymakers to support innovation, foster competitiveness, and recognise the sustainability potential of this vital sector.
Read more about it here.
EFFCA Statutes & Code of ethics
