Public consultation on the draft guidance document on the environmental risk assessment of genetically modified animals

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), on 21 June 2012, launched a public consultation on its draft guidance for the environmental risk assessment (ERA) of GM animals. The document, which focuses on GM fish, insects, mammals and birds, outlines the specific data requirements and methodology for the ERA of GM animals should applications be submitted for market authorisation in the European Union (EU) in the future. The risk assessment is based on a comparative approach between GM and non-GM animals. All stakeholders and interested parties are invited to provide their comments on the guidance through an online public consultation that runs until 31 August 2012.

EFSA: News, 21.6.12: Draft guidance on environmental risk assessment of GM animals: EFSA launches public consultation http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/press/news/120621.htm

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