Scientific opinion on genotoxicity testing strategies applicable to food and feed safety assessment. Consultation document

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Publication Date 20/04/2011
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The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), on 27 April 2011, launched a public consultation on a draft opinion of its Scientific Committee covering strategies for carrying out genotoxicity tests with substances used in food and feed. This draft opinion will support the identification of substances that cause harm to the genetic material (DNA) of cells and which may contribute to the development of chronic diseases such as cancer and heritable diseases. Deadline for responses: 31 May 2011.
Source Link Link to Main Source http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/consultations/call/scaf110420.pdf
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EFSA: News, 20.4.11: EFSA launches public consultation on genotoxicity testing http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/press/news/sc110420.htm
EFSA: Scientific opinion on genotoxicity testing strategies applicable to food and feed safety assessment (Published 30 September 2011) http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/efsajournal/pub/2379.htm
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