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Global rules for GM foods. (The Beat).


Members of the Codex codex

Manuscript book, especially of Scripture, early literature, or ancient mythological or historical annals. The earliest type of manuscript in the form of a modern book (i.e.
 International Task Force on Foods Derived from Biotechnology agreed at their March 2002 meeting that genetically modified genetically modified
Adjective

(of an organism) having DNA which has been altered for the purpose of improvement or correction of defects

genetically modified genetic adj [food etc] →
 foods should be subject to premarket safety assessments on a case-by-case basis, and that nations should be allowed to trace such foods as part of their risk management strategies. Tracing systems give regulators the ability to withdraw such products from the market if they are later found to cause adverse health effects. The agreement bolsters efforts by the European Union European Union (EU), name given since the ratification (Nov., 1993) of the Treaty of European Union, or Maastricht Treaty, to the

European Community
 to introduce tracing systems and will be submitted for adoption to the Codex Alimentarius Codex Alimentarius

a document entitled 'Recommended International Codes of Hygienic Practice for Fresh Meat, for Ante-Mortem and Post-Mortem Inspection of Slaughter Animals and for Processed Meat Products' published by FAO/WHO in 1976.
 Commission at its July 2003 meeting. The commission sets voluntary but highly influential international standards for all areas of food production and regulation.
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Author:Dooley, Erin E.
Publication:Environmental Health Perspectives
Date:Dec 1, 2002
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