2014-08-06 | permalink

Scientists challenge makeup of panel meant to evaluate GMO risks

Today, 64 established scientists, researchers and professionals submitted an open letter to the National Academy of Science’s National Research Council (NRC), strongly criticizing the council's proposal of a panel of experts tasked with completing a new NRC study, "Genetically Engineered Crops: Past Experience and Future Prospects." According to NRC, “the committee was drawn from nominations submitted, considering the full range of expertise and experience needed to address the study's statement of task.” NRC offered the public an opportunity to comment on the committee's composition through August 5.

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• Environmental impacts of GMOs and risk assessment in the EU - Angelika Hilbeck
• European Network of Scientists for Social and Environmental Responsibility (ENSSER)