Journal or Publishing Institution: Bundesministerium für Gesundheit und Frauen
Study: http://www.biosafety-info.net/file_dir/297764884590407a29.pdf
Author(s): Spök, A., Hofer, H., Lehner, P., Valenta, R., Stirn, S. and Gaugitsch, H.
Article Type: Journal Publication
Record ID: 2198
Abstract: Genetically modified plants (GMP) as well as derived feed and food have to undergo a risk assessment prior to market authorisation in the EU. The particular requirements for risk assessment have been and still are particularly contested issues and only recently attempts were begun to specify requirements in greater detail. Against this backdrop the practice of risk assessment was investigated by reviewing both Directive 90/220/EEC and Novel Food dossiers. The focus thereby was on toxicity and allergenicity assessment, on how the concept of substantial equivalence was being put into practice but also included some general aspects of risk assessments.
Keywords: Genetically Modified Plants, Risk Assessment, European Union, Toxicity, Allergies, Substantial Equivalence
Citation: Spök, A., Hofer, H., Lehner, P., Valenta, R., Stirn, S. and Gaugitsch, H., 2004. Risk assessment of GMO products in the European Union. Bundesministerium für Gesundheit und Frauen.
