How can we assure that these new developments are safe?


Biotech Primer How can we assure that these new developments are safe? Plant Biotechnology Basics How Biotechnology Works Why Biotechnology Matters The Benefits of Biotechnology Example A Brief Biotech Timeline Frequently Asked Questions Glossary	It is important that consumers feel confident about the food they buy. Modern biotechnology is therefore subject to strict controls. These are designed to ensure that new genetically modified products are safe to eat and that they pose no new risks to the environment. European legislation on novel foods is implemented in the UK by a strict regulatory process involving a number of different committees, each composed of independent experts. Many of these people are scientists but the committees also include individuals who are primarily concerned with ethical and consumer issues.

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