Public Sector

Public Sector

Science with integrity, in the public interest

At ILSI Europe, we believe that robust science emerges from collaboration across all sectors. Public institutions play a crucial role in ensuring transparency, credibility, and public trust. Our collaborative model is built on transparency and a balanced participation between industry, academia and public authorities. By working together in this open and trusted setting, we develop scientific knowledge that supports evidence-based guidelines, research directions and policies, in the benefit of public health.

Why collaborate with ILSI Europe?

ILSI Europe offers public sector agencies, organisations and institutions with access to scientific research with regional and global implications, and that has the potential to improve health, well-being and sustainability.

Expand your perspective and impact

Collaborating with ILSI Europe allows public sector researchers to engage with top academics researchers, leading industry scientists and peers tackling real-world challenges. Through ILSI’s unique multidisciplinary network, they gain cutting edge knowledge in food safety, nutrition, and sustainability, as well as access to research on global, regional, and local health threats and a framework to develop methodologies that address pressing public health issues.

Align research and build consensus

Collaborate with experts across sectors and disciplines to strengthen scientific consensus that informs guidelines, regulations, and future research priorities. Develop evidence-based solutions that drive impact at national, regional, and global levels.

Contribute expertise

By joining ILSI Europe Task Forces, Expet Group or events, you can contribute with your expertise to ensure research outcomes are relevant to policy and public health needs.

Synthesize evidence transparently

Experts from public, academic, and industry sectors join forces to objectively review and report on the current state of research, providing neutral, pre-competitive insights for decision-makers.

Collaborate with ILSI’s global scientific networks

Connect with academic and industry experts worldwide to co-create research, develop studies, and align scientific approaches—while benefiting from ILSI’s neutral, multi-sectoral model that safeguards objectivity.

Ways to be involved

At ILSI Europe, expertise and curiosity can take you far. As a public sector expert, you can:

  • Join our Task Forces to tackle priority scientific topics.

  • Contribute to our Expert Groups, shaping cutting-edge research.

  • Take part in our events—whether as an inspiring speaker or engaged participant.

  • Participate in interactive workshops to exchange ideas and build collaborations.

  • Join our Board of Directors or Scientific Advisory Committee to guide the organisation.

Participation of public sector servants is entirely voluntary—there are no membership fees or payments required. What matters is your willingness to share knowledge, explore solutions, and work together for a healthier, more sustainable future.

Trusted collaborations with public institutions

At ILSI Europe, we value our collaboration with leading public sector organisations, whose scientific expertise and commitment to public health and sustainability strengthen our work.

ILSI Europe has worked with a wide range of institutions at national, European, and international levels, including:

  • Public research organisations, such as Agroscope (CH) , BfR (DE) or INRAE (FR);
  • National food safety authorities and research councils, like the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA), or the Italian Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR);
  • European Commission services and agencies, like the Joint Research Centre;
  • and more...

ILSI Global is also an official Codex alimentarus observer, and ILSI Europe is a regitered EFSA stakeholder and listed in the EU Transparency register (REG number: 241834336293-06).

Be part of the ILSI Europe Community

Participation is open to public sector scientists and institutions who share our mission of advancing science for the benefit of society. Get in touch to learn more about opportunities for collaboration by contacting our Executive Director Dr. Isabelle Guelinckx at iguelinckx@ilsieurope.be or the Project Managers of the Task Forces you are interested in.

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