EU Throws Frankenfoods Back into the Limelight

EU - The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has declared that genetically modified 'Frankenfoods', are safe to eat. EFSA is now beginning a public consultation on the implications of animal cloning on food safety, animal health and welfare and the environment following the publication of its draft scientific opinion.

The latest research followed a request from the European Commission (EC) to EFSA for advice on this issue in February 2007. It is thought that the EFSA's opinion will help inform consideration of any future EU measures in relation to animal clones and products obtained from these animals.

EFSA's Scientific Committee (SC), which includes the chairs of all of EFSA's Panels, has led this work as it is a multi-disciplinary issue relevant to a number of the Panels' respective areas of expertise. They have been assisted by a Working Group of scientists with relevant expertise to consider the different aspects of the Commission's request.