The European Food safety authority has issued a guidance document on the safety evaluation of genetically modified organisms with regard to food as well as environmental safety. The document has been criticised especially with regard to the environmental safety concept.</p><p><a href="http://www.foodnavigator.com/news/news-NG.asp?n=56478-efsa-issues-gm">Food Navigator: EFSA issues GM guidance</a></p><p><a href="http://www.efsa.eu.int/science/gmo/gmo_guidance/660_en.html">E F S A European Food Safety Authority</a>