EFSA and GMO risk assessment for human and animal health and the environment
In September 2009, the EFSA organized "a conference on the risk assessment of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) for human and animal health and the environment [with the aim] to share knowledge and current best practices in the risk assessment of GMOs. The conference will bring together key European actors in the field of GMOs in order to enhance the understanding of the role of risk assessors in the authorisation process and provide a platform for EFSA to exchange views with the Member States, stakeholders and other participants."
Present
Present were representatives of the EFSA, of national ministries and competent authorities, of the EU Commission, as well as representatives of the biotech industry and NGOs. The meeting notes are now published in a 200 page report, that contains the presentations as well as notes of the following questions.
