Guidance notes for the safety assessment of genetically modified crops for food and feed use

This document describes the elements needed for the safety assessment of foodsand feeds derived from genetically modified crops. This document does not addressenvironmental, ethical or socio-economical aspects of the marketing of these foodsand feeds, but considers the aspects with relevance to human or animal health.This document provides guidance to notifiers and biosafety assessors as to whichextent studies have to be carried out following a case-by-case approach for theevaluation of genetically modified food and feed crops. This guidance document isnot a static data package, but should be considered along with newly evolvingscientific knowledge and technology.The scientific aspects and the presentation of information in the dossier should fulfilthe requirements of the ongoing legislations and recommendations as specified insection 4 of this chapter. This document complements these requirements byproviding more detailed guidelines for the safety assessment of foods and feedsderived from genetically modified crops.