Why a toolkit?This toolkit has been developed by EFSA to provide further information on EFSA public consultations and ensure that participation and staying informed is easy and clear.What can I find in the toolkit?The toolkit as been designed to answer frequently asked questions about EFSA public consultations, including how to participate in them and how the process works.In the toolkit you will find information on:EFSA’s work and how you can get involvedWhat are public consultationsBackground information on public consultationsStep by step process of how public consultations work How to participate in a public consultation and provide your input to inform EFSA’s risk assessmentAn overview of the different types of consultationsHow the commenting process works A visual overview of the commenting processInformation on where the consultation outcomes are publishedWhere to find further information and support on public consultationsAn overview of information sources and what type of information can be found at each sourceGuidance on using and navigating Open EFSA, Connect EFSA, the EFSA website and the EFSA JournalWho is the toolkit for?This toolkit can be used by anybody interested contributing to EFSA’s risk assessment by participating in public consultations.