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Tool 2 – Fundamentals

Information toolkit on food biotechnologies with a focus on food safety

Year of publication 2021

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 12p.

Author FAO

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Brochure, flyer, fact-sheet

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) Tool 2 provides some fundamental information on food biotechnologies by addressing some frequently asked questions and providing examples. This tool aims to help defining technical terms, which may differ from one country to another, such as genetically modified organism (GMO), living modified organism (LMO) and genetically engineered organism (GEO).

See related publications: Handbook - using the information toolkit Tool 1: Background and guidance Tool 3: Rationale for potential benefits Tool 4: GM food safety assessment Tool 5: Regulations Tool 6: Human health Tool 7: Environment Tool 8: Practical uses and applications Tool 9: Current innovations Tool 10: Public engagement

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