INFORMATION PLATFORM FOR ANIMAL HEALTH AND GM FEED
The case-specific post-market monitoring of genetically modified (GM) crops has, so far in practice, mainly focused on environmental monitoring of pest insect resistance development and impacts on non-target organisms in insect-resistant crops, for which the European Food Safety Authority’s (EFSA) GMO Panel is currently developing extensive and detailed guidance. The pre-market safety assessments of GMO by the EFSA GMO Panel have thus far not identified any animal-feed-related safety risks. A few anecdotal accounts on possible impacts of GM crop consumption on domestic animals have appeared in the media but could not be confirmed. - See more at: http://web.spi.pt/marlon/about.html#sthash.clDPzQw3.dpuf
FEED CONSUMPTION
The case-specific post-market monitoring of genetically modified (GM) crops has, so far in practice, mainly focused on environmental monitoring of pest insect resistance development and impacts on non-target organisms in insect-resistant crops, for which the European Food Safety Authority’s (EFSA) GMO Panel is currently developing extensive and detailed guidance.
DNA DETECTION
Marlon project aims to create an inventory of which epidemiological and monitoring initiatives exist, both within and outside the EU, which could provide useful data for the purpose of monitoring for health impacts of animal feeds, in particular those containing GM ingredients
Health MONITORING
Despite the abovementioned regulatory requirement for carrying out a post-market monitoring study on GM animal feeds in case the pre-market assessment has identified potential risks, there appears to be a lack in scientific studies into the potential linkage of whole GM or conventional feeds with the health of livestock in a way that could be applicable for this goal
