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BfR

Abbreviation for German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment

In short and in plain language

The BfR is a German national institute.

It looks at risks to health. This covers food, chemicals and products, for example.

The institute puts out studies and tips on this.

Definition
The BfR is a German federal institute that assesses health risks, for example in food, chemicals and products. It publishes studies and advice for consumers, for example on carbon monoxide.

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