Food nutrition evaluation Chapter VI

The variation in nutrient content is important because of the effects it can have in meeting nutritional requirements. It is therefore important to analyse the composition of the genetically modified food and to establish the extent to which the product is equivalent to its non-genetically modified counterpart. Statistically significant differences in composition may warrant closer examination during the safety assessment process of the food product with respect to the genetic modification. Furthermore, an estimate of the expected intake is necessary for the safety evaluation of the genetically modified food and for the evaluation of its nutritional significance.