GMO residues in organic produce – assessment and interpretation
Date
Monday, 4 - Wednesday, 6 November 2008
Place
FiBL in 5070 Frick, Switzerland
Content
Organic farming abstains from the use of genetically modified organisms. However, GMOs can inadvertently contaminate organic foods through pollen dispersal, bought-in feeds, or cooperatively used machinery for transport, storage or processing.
GMO residues in organic production are a sensitive topic. Therefore, inspection bodies and operators need tools and concepts to handle cases of adventitious presence of GMOs in organic products.
This course
- provides understanding why genetic engineering is excluded in organic farming
- gives an introduction into the legislation on genetic-engineered organisms and organic Eu-production exemplified by some national and international laws
- provides information on sources of GMO-contamination and its analysis and interpretation
- and suggests a tool for critical control points in organic farming and processing
Target group, participants:
Personnel of inspection bodies and operators (food processing industry or farmers)
Lecturers
Moderation
Fees
- CHF 1500.– (incl. comprehensive training documentation, coffee breaks and lunch, excl. costs for accommodation), credit card payment
- Single one-day modules can be booked as well. Please request the detailed training schedule. Single modules will be charged at a rate of CHF 600.– /day.
Information
Research Institute of Organic Agriculture
Ackerstrasse
Postfach
CH-5070 Frick
Tel. +41 62 865-7274
Fax +41 62 865-7273
 E-Mail
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