G01016: Survey of analytical techniques available and under development for long term monitoring of food safety of GMO and their products
Wednesday 16 October 2002
This research project aims to find up-to-date information on the analytical techniques used to investigate and ensure the food safety of GM foods and products by the biotechnology and novel foods industry.
Background
There have been rapid changes occurring in the methods of food production in relation to whole food and food components produced using GM technology. This project is therefore aimed at providing the Agency with up-to-date information on the techniques in use and being developed to investigate and ensure the food safety of GM foods and products.
Research Approach
The project is gathering the information using a questionnaire that has been sent to up to 50 representatives of biotechnology and novel foods industries.
Results and findings
The principle aim of this project was to provide an overview of the methods currently used in the safety evaluation of GM food. To achieve this the contractors conducted a literature survey and database search to identify the techniques in use at the time and then consulted with industry. A questionnaire was used to determine the approaches and techniques being developed to investigate GM food safety and proposed post market monitoring for potential long term health effects.
Dissemination information
Final report is available from the FSA Library and Information centre.
To obtain a copy, please contact the Enquiry Desk, Dr Elsie Widdowson Library and Information Services, Food Standards Agency tel: 020 7276 8181/8182 or email: library&info@foodstandards.gsi.gov.uk)
Contact: For any enquiries concerning this research project, please contact the relevant Programme contact or email science@foodstandards.gsi.gov.uk