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Commission Recommendation 2004/787/EC on technical guidance for sampling and detection of genetically modified organisms and material produced from genetically modified organisms as or in products in the context of Regulation (EC) No. 1830/2003.

Country/Territory
European Union
Document type
Miscellaneous
Date
2004
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Journal of the European Union L 348, 24 November 2004, pp. 18-26.
Subject
Environment gen., Food & nutrition, Livestock
Keyword
Genetically modified organism (GMO) Inspection Food quality control/food safety Packaging/labelling Animal feed/feedstuffs
Geographical area
European Union Countries
Abstract

The present Recommendation lays down technical guidance with a view to facilitating a coordinated approach for the inspections, and particularly sample checks, to be carried out pursuant to Regulation (EC) No. 1830/2003, which sets out the framework for the traceability of products consisting of or containing genetically modified organisms (GMOs), and food and feed produced from GMOs. The sampling and detection should be carried out using sound scientific and statistical protocols in order to achieve an appropriate level of confidence for detection of GMOs or material produced from GMOs. The Recommendation is composed of the following Parts: (I) General principles; (II) Definitions; (III) Principles for sampling protocols; (IV) Sampling protocols; (V) Analytical test protocols/Testing methods; (VI) Final provisions.

Full text
English
Website
europa.eu

References - Legislation

Implements

Regulation (EC) No. 1830/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the traceability and labelling of genetically modified organisms and the traceability of food and feed products produced from genetically modified organisms and amending Directive 2001/18/EC

Legislation | European Union | 2003

Keyword: Genetically modified organism (GMO), Inspection, Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling, Traceability/product tracing, Animal feed/feedstuffs

Source: FAO, FAOLEX