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Why regulate? Transgenic crops or GMOs may pose risks or possible dangers to human health, animal health or to the environment EU-Regulation Directive on the Deliberate Release into the Environment of Genetically Modified Organisms (2001/18) Regulation on Genetically Modified Food and Feed (1829/2003) ï No harmful effects on humans or environment (environmental impact assessment) ï No harmful effects on human or animal health or on the environment not mislead the consumer ï Scientific safety assessment Standardised method for detecting the GMO and monitoring ï Scientific safety assessment: just as safe as a comparable conventional product â labelling, detection method, post-market monitoring (not mandatory) http://www.gmo-compass.org
