Table 3.

Evaluation of emerging risks

Strengths	Weaknesses	Opportunities	Threats
Evaluation
The scope of the ERI is set by legislation A definition and criteria for emerging risk identification were agreed and a procedure is in place supported by networks of experts Up‐front contextual frame for strategy planning and/or means of challenging assumptions and prevailing opinions	ERI procedure is oriented at identifying and responding to short‐term risks. Medium‐ and long‐term risks are not characterised Absence of a system to track issues over a long time period to assess their development into risks Lack of a communication strategy: considering timeliness and relevance of message, traction with priorities/policies, and risk perceptions A clear view on EFSA's role in follow‐up actions	Include characterisation of medium‐ and long‐term issues to define emerging risks, reflecting current knowledge and recommendations for follow‐up actions Define EFSA's role on emerging risk governance to include emerging issue characterisation, prioritisation and long‐term monitoring (i.e. knowledge management) Develop a communication strategy that addresses data gaps, knowledge uncertainty, and risk perception issues Develop a prioritisation or ranking approach involving different stakeholder	ERI focus limited to detection of food safety incidents/crisis Evaluation affected by perceived relevance and uncertainty ERI not recognised as a way to examine the resilience food systems Limited visibility of output in terms of avoided risks