The attached summary (30kb) reviews the global regulatory processes used to evaluate crops improved through biotechnology.

Overview: Commercial crops improved using biotechnology are thoroughly evaluated and must be established to be as safe as conventional crops for food, feed, and the environment. Safety assessments to address potential health and environmental risks are a key component of the regulatory process. Regulatory oversight occurs throughout the life cycle of a biotech product. Global regulatory procedures require multiple comprehensive data packages to be submitted by the crop developer. The types of studies submitted depend on the biotech crop and its intended use.

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