23.06.2005 |

World Health Organisation presents risk-benefit assessment of GMO crops

GM foods so far are safe a new WHO study concludes, but must be evaluated and monitored carefully before marketing in a "wholistic way". The report "Modern food biotechnology, human health and development" also recommends evaluations of GM foods should be widened to include social, cultural and ethical considerations.</p><p><a href="http://www.who.int/mediacentre/news/releases/2005/pr29/en/index.html">WHO Current GM foods can bring benefits but safety assessments must continue</a></p><p><a href="http://www.who.int/foodsafety/biotech/who_study/en/index.html">Report in English, French, Spanish</a>