Biotech Safety Information Available on New CD-ROM
The first edition of "Essential Biosafety," a CD-ROM with information on the safety of biotech crops, has been developed by AGBIOS (agriculture & biotechnology Strategies Inc.). Distribution of the CD is being facilitated by the International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-biotech Applications (ISAAA).
"'Essential Biosafety' is a comprehensive biotech information resource, which provides a wealth of science-based information on biotech crop safety and benefits," said Marcia Vincent, technical communications manager, Monsanto Scientific Affairs. "This CD-ROM will be a great communication tool for biotech stakeholders worldwide."
The CD-ROM includes:
A database of safety information about biotech crop products that have received regulatory approval to date. This searchable database provides users with information on a particular crop, product, trait, inserted gene, country and/or developer of the biotech product. Abstracts, detailed descriptions and safety information are also provided for each of the biotech products.
A library containing more than 650 citations relevant to the environmental, feed and food safety of biotech crop plants, as well as the benefits of specific products and types of biotechnology applications. The database can be searched by topic, keyword or author.
A training section with educational materials that provides practical training in the environmental and food safety assessment of biotech plants. The risk-assessment concepts illustrated in the modules are based on international approaches, with case studies built around insect-resistant maize.
The CD-ROM will be updated annually by AGBIOS. More information on "Essential Biosafety" is available on the AGBIOS Web site www.agbios.com and on the ISAAA Web site www.isaaa.org.
The contents of the CD can be viewed at www.essentialbiosafety.info.
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