Institute for Independent Impact Assessment of Biotechnology
Testbiotech evaluates the risks of genetic engineering from the perspective of
protecting humans, nature, animals and the environment.
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NGT plants: the EU fails to take the right decisions
Final approval for the deregulation of plants obtained from new genetic engineering
The European Parliament has given final approval to the proposed deregulation of plants obtained from new genetic engineering (or new genomic techniques, NGT). Amendments to the regulation failed to…
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Case study: Soil organisms need high-level protection from genetic engineering
Proposed EU legislation would significantly lower existing safety standards
According to a proposal of European Commission, a significant reduction in existing safety standards for genetically engineered microorganisms is planned to accelerate releases and market approvals. In a comprehensive…
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Risks of NGT plants and EFSA: Lack of scientific clarity
Exchange of letters between Testbiotech and EFSA highlights a fundamental problem
According to Testbiotech, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) opinions are not in line with existing evidence regarding the risk potentials of plants obtained from new genetic engineering (or…
