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European Food Safety Authority

• Guidance on the environmental risk assessment of genetically modified plants

  This document provides guidance for the environmental risk assessment (ERA) of genetically modified (GM) plants submitted within the framework of Regulation (EC) No. 1829/2003 on GM food and feed or under Directive 2001/18/EC on the deliberate release into the environment of genetically modified organisms (GMOs).

  • 01/11/2010

  • European Food Safety Authority
  • • Food Safety
    • Environment
    • Europe
    • GMOs
    • GM Crops
    • Pesticide Use
    • Agriculture
    • Food Safety Authority (FDA)

• Scientific opinion on the assessment of potential impacts of genetically modified plants on non-target organisms

  The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published scientific opinions on environmental risk assessments of GMO plants and the assessment of potential impacts of GM plants on non-target organisms. The documents will serve as basis for discussions between the EU Commission, member States and stakeholders on the further development and updating of environmental guidance with regard to GMOs.

  • 01/11/2010

  • European Food Safety Authority
  • • GMOs
    • Environment
    • European Union (EU)
    • Food Safety
    • Food Safety Authority (FDA)
    • Health Effects
    • Agriculture
    • GM Crops