BfR | Annual Report 2013
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Every year, the BfR organises many internal and external events highlighting various themes covered by the
institute as part of its risk communication activities. These events include non-public events as well as events
open to specialists and public events which are designed to appeal to different target and interest groups. The
BfR staged a total of 124 events in 2013, including a high number of large-scale events. The institute also set
new trends with innovative event formats like the local “action weekends”.
Selected Events in 2013
The BfR at the International
Green Week in Berlin
In line with the motto “Vitamins and minerals
are essential but: getting the dose right is
crucial”, around 10,000 people visited the
BfR stand to find out which and how many
micronutrients are contained in meat, dairy
products, fruit and vegetables. Among other
things, the BfR experts explained when tak-
ing food supplements is a good idea and
when vitamins and co. pose a health risk.
18–27 January 2013
The BfR welcomed around 10,000 visitors to its stand
at the International Green Week, and the BfR mascot
attracted a great deal of interest.
