Substantial

Mulla Sadra’s Theory of Substantial Motion[1]

Mohammad Javad Rezaei* Mahdi Dasht Bozorgi**  One of the most important philosophical theories of Mulla Sadra is substantial motion, which has greatly influenced other philosophical discussions. In this article, first we refer to the historical background of the theory before Mulla Sadra, namely in Peripatetic Philosophy, and then deal with Mulla Sadra’s innovations, such as ...

Beyond 'substantial Equivalence'

Whenever official approval for the introduction of genetically modified (GM) foods has been given in Europe or the United States, regulatory committees have invoked the concept of 'substantial equivalence'. This means that if a GM food can be characterized as substantially equivalent to its 'natural' antecedent, it can be assumed to pose no new health risks and hence to be acceptable for commer...

510(k) SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE DETERMINATION

Beyond Substantial Equivalence : Ethical Equivalence

The concept of substantial equivalence, introduced for the risk assessment of genetically modified (GM) food, is a reducing concept because it ignores the context in which these products have been produced and brought to the consumer at the end of the food chain. Food quality cannot be restricted to mere substance and food acts on human beings not only at the level of nutrition but also through...

510(k) SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE DETERMINATION

A. 510(k) Number: k093974 B. Purpose for Submission: New Device C. Measurand: Factor II (FII) (Prothrombin) Factor V (FV) Leiden 5, 10 methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) D. Type of Test: Qualitative genotyping test for single nucleotide polymorphism detection E. Applicant: Osmetech Molecular Diagnostics F. Proprietary and Established Names: eSensor® Thrombophilia Risk Test eSensor® FII...