Scientific and technical contribution to the development of an overall health strategy in the area of GMOs
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The present report is the outcome of Project "Scientific and technical contribution to the development of an overall health strategy in thearea of GMOs" carried out by the Biotechnology & GMOs Unit of the Institute for Health and Consumer Protection (Joint Research Centre) inthe frame of contract CT 30249, requested by the European Parliament Committee on Industry, Research and Energy. The study providescurrent knowledge on the issue and up-to-date opinions of experts on the assessment of the potential short, medium and long term healthimpact associated with the consumption of GMOs. In addition, it contains the outcome of a research component that leadto the development of a multi-target analytical tool for the simultaneous identification of 39 GMOs. The mission of the JRC is to provide customer-driven scientific and technical support for the conception,development, implementation and monitoring of EU policies. As a service of the European Commission, theJRC functions as a reference centre of science and technology for the Union. Close to the policy-makingprocess, it serves the common interest of the Member States, while being independent of special interests,whether private or national.LB-NA-2342-EN-C
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Contract CT 30249 Scientific and technical contribution to the development of an overall health strategy in the area of GMOs
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