This guideline gives an orientation frame for the implementation of
the legal regulations on the application of genetic engineering in
food. Primarily, it is addressed to the laboratories conducting
food control. Relevant legal regulations, competent authorities and
institutions are mentioned as well as an explanation is provided
when and how the European Regulations (EC) No. 1829/2003 and (EC)
No. 1830/2003 regulate authorisation, labelling and traceability of
food containing, consisting of produced from genetically modified
organisms (GMO). Additionally, the requirements for advertising
food with a "without genetic engineering" label are explained.
All topics are additionally adressed by considering real-life
questions.
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