The SSC (Scientific Steering Committee) adopted an opinion to accompany the "Guidance document for the risk assessment of genetically modified plants and derived food and feed". This document will guide industry in submitting applications for product approval in the field of GM plants and derived products. It will also be a useful guide for risk assessors in their safety evaluations. It was prepared by a Joint Working Group on Novel Foods and GMOs composed of members of the Scientific Committees for Plants, Food and Animal Nutrition.</p><p><a href="http://europa.eu.int/comm/food/fs/sc/ssc/out328_en.pdf">Opinion of the Steering Committee</a></p><p><a href="http://europa.eu.int/comm/food/fs/sc/ssc/out327_en.pdf">Guidance document</a>