GM food safety assessment : tools for trainers.

Contributor(s):

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Publication details: Rome : Food & Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, c2009.Description: x, 191 p. : ill. (some col.), forms ; 30 cm. + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)ISBN:

9789251059784
9251059780

Other title:

Genetically modified food safety assessment

Subject(s):

LOC classification:

ORG TP248.65.F66 G58 2009

Contents:

pt. 1. Principles of safety assessment of foods derived from recombinant-DNA plants -- pt. 2. Tools and techniques for trainers -- pt. 3. Case studies.

Summary: While the FAO recognizes that genetic engineering has the potential to help increase production and productivity in agriculture, forestry and fisheries, it is also mindful of concerns about the potential risks posed by certain aspects of modern biotechnology, including effects on human and animal health and possible environmental consequences. This training package is composed of three parts: Principles of safety assessment of foods derived from recombined-DNA plants, Tools and technique for trainers, and Case Studies. It is also includes a CD-ROM containing the visual aids and other relevant reference material. After the completion of training based in this tool, recipients will be able to plan and deliver GM food safety assessment training for food safety authorities, regulators and scientists as part of their own national training programs.--Publisher’s description.

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Copy number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Books	Main	ORG TP248.65.F66 G58 2009 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	1	Available		209734-1001

System requirements: Windows 98 or higher, or Mac OS8; Adobe Reader; Microsoft Powerpoint Viewer; Internet browser.

Includes bibliographic references.

pt. 1. Principles of safety assessment of foods derived from recombinant-DNA plants -- pt. 2. Tools and techniques for trainers -- pt. 3. Case studies.

While the FAO recognizes that genetic engineering has the potential to help increase production and productivity in agriculture, forestry and fisheries, it is also mindful of concerns about the potential risks posed by certain aspects of modern biotechnology, including effects on human and animal health and possible environmental consequences. This training package is composed of three parts: Principles of safety assessment of foods derived from recombined-DNA plants, Tools and technique for trainers, and Case Studies. It is also includes a CD-ROM containing the visual aids and other relevant reference material. After the completion of training based in this tool, recipients will be able to plan and deliver GM food safety assessment training for food safety authorities, regulators and scientists as part of their own national training programs.--Publisher’s description.

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