Plant Biotechnology

Import and Cultivation of GM Crops in Europe

For our clients from the plant biotechnology sectors, we offer the following type of scientific and regulatory services:

Literature searches and data summaries
Follow-up of the literature on selected crops or subjects. Summaries according to relevant guidance requirements.

Study placement and monitoring
For toxicology and ecotoxicology studies.

Regulatory submissions:

Advice on building regulatory packages for Europe and other world areas.

Assessment of food and feed and environmental safety of GM crops according to EU Directive 2001/18/EC for the deliberate release of genetically modified organisms in the environment and Regulation (EC) 1829/2003 concerning genetically modified food and feed.

Support for Annex III Cartagena protocol risk assessments.

Scientific support
Issue alerts and scientific advice in dealing with potential human health or environmental safety-related issues. Response to questions from Member States experts and EFSA; liaison with regulatory authorities.