Open AccessDraft framework for protocol development for EFSA 's scientific assessments
Author(s) -
Martino Laura,
Aiassa Elisa,
Halldórsson ÞórhallurIngi,
Koutsoumanis Konstantinos Panagiotis,
Naegeli Hanspeter,
Baert Katleen,
Baldinelli Francesca,
Devos Yann,
Lodi Federica,
Lostia Alfonso,
Manini Paola,
Merten Caroline,
Messens Winy,
Rizzi Valentina,
Tarazona Jose,
Titz Ariane,
Vos Sybren
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
efsa supporting publications
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2397-8325
DOI - 10.2903/sp.efsa.2020.en-1843
Subject(s) - protocol (science) , environmental planning , environmental science , medicine , pathology , alternative medicine
During 2014‐2018, EFSA defined a series of principles for the scientific assessment process (impartiality, methodological rigour, transparency and engagement) and developed a 4‐stepapproach (plan/do/verify/report)to facilitate their fulfilment. According to the approach, the methods for the scientific assessmentmust be planned upfront in aprotocol to prevent data‐driven decisions and to increase rigour and transparency of the process.Following the decision to gradually implement the 4‐step approach in all EFSA's non‐application scientific assessments, it was deemed necessary to set up recommendations for protocol development. This technical report provides these recommendations. The document is published as a draftbecause the framework for protocol development will be tested in EFSA's non‐application assessmentsover a one‐yearperiod and revised accordingly.