FAO and WHO convened a Joint Expert Consultation on the Safety Assessment of Foods Derived from Genetically Modified Animals Including Fish. The main purpose of this Expert Consultation was to review and analyse data on the current situation of GM animals, in particular fish, and the foods derived therefrom. Discussion focused on food safety assessment of GM fish, including their toxicological and nutritional evaluation and the application of the concept of substantial equivalence . It also addressed specific food safety issues originating from GM fish.

Safety assessment of foods derived from genetically modified animals including fish - Executive summary (2003)
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Safety assessment of foods derived from genetically modified animals including fish - Final report - FAO Food and Nutrition Paper 79 (2003)
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Genetically modified organisms and aquaculture - FAO Fisheries Circular No. 989 (2003)
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AGNS - Food safety expert roster