Guidance on the risk assessment of genetically modified microorganisms and their products intended for food and feed use

EFSA Journal

Volumn 9, Issue 6, 2011, Pages

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Directive 2001 18 EC; environment; feed safety; food safety; GM food and feed; GM microorganisms; GMOs; guidance; Regulation (EC) No 1829 2003

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EID: 85075146021     PISSN: None     EISSN: 18314732     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2903/j.efsa.2011.2193     Document Type: Article

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