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2006-12-19 | permalink
EFSA launches public consultation on GMO feeding trials
EFSA has launched a public consultation on the use of animal feeding trials to assess the safety and nutritional value of GM food or feed. EFSA’s GMO Panel discussed the different types of scientific tests available including the use of animal feeding trials and made a number of recommendations. This work aims at providing further guidance on risk assessment approaches for GM food and feed, which may also be relevant for other areas of food and feed safety assessment. Views of all stakeholders and interested parties are now being sought before final recommendations are agreed.
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2006-12-19 | permalink
EFSA launches public consultation on GMO feeding trials
EFSA has launched a public consultation on the use of animal feeding trials to assess the safety and nutritional value of GM food or feed. EFSA’s GMO Panel discussed the different types of scientific tests available including the use of animal feeding trials and made a number of recommendations. This work aims at providing further guidance on risk assessment approaches for GM food and feed, which may also be relevant for other areas of food and feed safety assessment. Views of all stakeholders and interested parties are now being sought before final recommendations are agreed.
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