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Biosafety

Risk assessment and risk management

GMO risk assessment and risk management:

• White Book on Food Safety
• UNEP Guidelines: Part I, Part II
• Proposed methodology for the evaluation of the environmental risk from the deliberate release of GMOs into the environment.

Biosafety tools

ICGEB (http://www.icgeb.org/~bsafesrv)
International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology

The International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) is an international organisation dedicated to advanced research and training in molecular biology and biotechnology, with special regard to the needs of the developing world. Located in Trieste, Italy and New Delhi, India, the Centre forms an interactive network with Affiliated Centres in ICGEB Member States.

The ICGEB conducts innovative research in life sciences for the benefit of developing countries. It strengthens the research capability of its Members through training and funding programmes and advisory services and represents a comprehensive approach to promoting biotechnology internationally. The Centre is dedicated to advanced research and training in molecular biology and biotechnology and holds out the prospect of advancing knowledge and applying the latest techniques in the fields of: biomedicine; crop improvement; environmental protection/remediation; biopharmaceuticals and biopestidice production. ICGEB provides a scientific and educational environment of the highest standard. It brings biotechnology to developing countries by strengthening their research capabilities, developing state-of-the-art research and training scientists to the benefit of its Member States.

ICGEB plays an important role in biosafety-related issues and in the environmentally sustainable use of biotechnology.

The Centre provides an on-line, biobliographic database on Biosafety, a search mechanism on risk assessment for the release of genetically modified organisms (GMOs). This activity has now been expanded with the new Biosafety Outstation at Ca’ Tron.
ICGEB Risk Assessment Searching Mechanism
ICGEB Bibliographic Database

OECD (http://www.oecd.org)
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)

The OECD is formed by 30 member Countries. In addition, there are 70 Developing Countries or Countries In Transition that have a working relationship with OECD.

In compliance with Article 1 of its Convention, ratified on 14 December 1960, the OECD operates with the aim to:

• improve the standard of life in the Member Countries facilitating the economic increase and the occupation, to guarantee the financial stability and to contribute to the development of the worldwide economy;
• favour the expansion of worldwide commerce on a multilateral and non-discriminatory basis, in compliance with international treaties.

OECD Bio-Track Products Database
OECD Bio-Track Field Trials Database

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