Journal or Publishing Institution: Nature
Study: http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v401/n6753/full/401525a0.html
Author(s): Millstone, E., Brunner, E., Mayer, S.
Article Type: Journal Publication
Record ID: 1626
Abstract: Showing that a genetically modified food is chemically similar to its natural counterpart is not adequate evidence that it is safe for human consumption.
Keywords: Animals, Biotechnology, Consumer Product Safety, Agricultural Crops, Food, Food Analysis, Genetic Engineering, Humans, Food Legislation, Public Policy, Toxicity Tests; Standards, Chemistry, Genetics, Standards
Citation: Millstone, E., Brunner, E., Mayer, S., 1999. Beyond “substantial equivalence”. Nature, 401: 525–26.