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Biological safetycbi:///cms/92904
Supported by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research, this website presents results of research into biological safety. The key objective: to determine what effects genetically modified (GM) plants such as corn, potatoes or canola have on the environment. The site also offers up-to-date information on developments in genetic engineering. cbi:///cms/92906
German Federal Ministry of Education and Researchcbi:///cms/92907
In a section dedicated to the life sciences ("Lebenswissenschaften"), this site offers information on genetic engineering and biotechnology. You will also find a position statement from the German Federal Government and research guidelines. With its Biotechnology Framework Program, aimed at utilizing opportunities and shaping the future, the government emphasizes the promotion of bioscience. cbi:///cms/92909
Bund für Lebensmittelrecht und Lebensmittelkunde e. V.cbi:///cms/92910
("Food Legislation and Research Association") cbi:///cms/92912
The leading German food-sector association, BLL counts organizations and companies throughout the food industry among its membership. BLL represents the interests of its members on the domestic and international levels. Along with issues like food hygiene, additives, health claims and quality management, the work of BLL focuses on GM foods. The various areas it covers are presented on the home page. cbi:///cms/92915
Federal Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protectioncbi:///cms/92916
The ministry presents the various areas of its work on its home page. Under the menu item "Genetic engineering," you will find the latest information on legal regulations – such as the new genetic engineering laws – and current developments. cbi:///cms/92918
European Commissioncbi:///cms/92919
A section on food safety offers European consumers a broad spectrum of information on genetically modified organisms (GMO). The relevant EU regulations can also be viewed on this website. cbi:///cms/92921
TransGen – Transparenz für Gentechnik bei Lebensmittelncbi:///cms/92922
("Transparency in Genetic Engineering in Foods") cbi:///cms/92923
TransGen has taken on the task of gathering information on genetic engineering in the food sector and making it available to all interested parties in readily understandable form. This expansive website offers reports on topics like areas of application, legal frameworks and the approval of GM foods. Its database contains articles on individual plants, foods and additives. cbi:///cms/92925
GENRES – Genetic Resources Information Systemcbi:///cms/92926
The Information and Coordination Centre for Biological Diversity (IBV) of the Federal Agency for Agriculture and Food (BLE) are responsible for this metadata base. At GENRES, visitors can find structured compilations of documents from German and international sources. The domains of knowledge include cultivated and wild plants, aquatic animals and microorganisms. cbi:///cms/92928
Portal on biotechnology – an initiative of the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF)cbi:///cms/92929
The Ministry’s Internet portal deals with biotechnology in Germany and elsewhere in Europe. Current news and statistics as well as reports on current issues or individual countries can be accessed from the start page. Topics include research, companies, subsidies and vocational training. The service area presents trade publications and contains a glossary along with an extensive collection of links. cbi:///cms/92931
*Information only available in German. cbi:///cms/92932
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