Scientific advice on matters relating to animal by-products is given by the Community's relevant Scientific Committees.

In the past the Scientific Steering Committee (SSC) has issued a number of opinions on animal by-products, which are available on the SSC website.

Since May 2003, the work of the SSC is now carried out by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), which continues to advise on matters relating to animal by-products. Its opinions are available on the EFSA website.