What does the EU have to do with food quality and food safety? And what about importing foods from elsewhere, do those have to comply with EU standards? (yes)
We made a video answering these kinds of questions from the internet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RA5JrG3K1QQ&list=TLPQMTAwNTIwMjb6WhV72NfnRg&index=5
@hpod16 I work as a consultant for the EURL GMFF team in Ispra, Italy. Basically, we assess the performance of GMO detection methods, ensuring they have good sensitivity and specificity 🙂 I am an IT consultant, I mostly do data analysis and web development
The European Union Reference Laboratory for Genetically Modified Food and Feed (EURL GMFF) performs the scientific assessment and validation of detection methods for GM Food and Feed as part of the EU authorisation procedure. It also assists National Reference Laboratories (NRL) for GMO control in the EU Member States. The EURL GMFF is supported by the ENGL, the European Network of GMO Laboratories, and hosted by the Joint Research Centre (JRC) of the European Commission.
@hpod16 Yes, there are lab methods based on PCR where you analyse DNA in a sample, and identify (or even quantify) GMOs 🙂
Actually, I maintain the GMOMETHODS database, which is a public collection of high-performance methods that labs can use to monitor food/feed entering or circulating in the EU
Nice one guys. 😊
The polite gentleman on the right is sometimes hard to hear, but apart from that it's great to hear about the real rules in the EU.
Since you've asked, a favorite subject I'd like to know about is: How is the EU handling US corporate media ( US 'favored' news & social) and at the same time supporting european neutral news?
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