(35) For the purposes of ensuring transparency of the risk assessment process, it is also necessary to extend the scope of Regulation (EC) No 178/2002, currently limited to food law, to also cover applications for authorisations in the context of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 as regards feed additives, Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 as regards food contact materials and Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 as regards plant protection products.
(35) Lai nodrošinātu risku novērtēšanas procesa pārredzamību, būtu arī jāpaplašina Regulas (EK) Nr. 178/2002 tvērums, kurā patlaban ir tikai pārtikas aprites tiesību akti, aptverot arī atļauju pieteikumus Regulas (EK) Nr. 1831/2003 kontekstā attiecībā uz barības piedevām, Regulas (EK)