In contrast to the situation in the USA, where a wide range of genetically modified (GM)
foods is available, in Europe very few GM products have been approved for marketing as …

The safety assessment for marketing purposes of genetically modified (GM) foods in the 15
Member States of the European Union (EU) is based on the Novel Foods and Novel Food …

It has been predicted that by 2025 there will be an annual shortfall of cereals for feeding the
human population of 68.5 million tonnes. One possible solution is the use of genetically …

The scope of this review is restricted to data-based considerations about the safety of
genetically modified (GM) foods of plant origin for health. No opinions unless supported by …

Genetic modification is a special set of gene technology that alters the genetic machinery of
such living organisms as animals, plants or microorganisms. Combining genes from different …

This paper provides guidance on how to assess the safety of foods derived from genetically
modified crops (GM crops); it summarises conclusions and recommendations of Working …

The basic tenet of the biotechnology industry engaged in the production of genetically
modified (GM) crop plants and foods is that no 'credible'evidence exists that GM crops …

The safety of genetically modified (GM) food is a central issue driving the genetic
engineering controversy today. This chapter explores the potentially harmful effects of GM …

“Genetically Modified Foods: Breeding Uncertainty”(Schmidt 2005) overlooked many serious
concerns about the environmental and health risks of this new technology. Potential …

Abstract In the European Union, the acceptance and regulation of GM crops/foods is based
on the safety data which the biotech companies provide for EFSA (European Food Safety …