Defra: Advisory Committee on Releases to the Environment (ACRE) - http://www.defra.gov.uk/environment/acre/index.htm
An independent group composed of leading scientists whose main function is to give statutory advice to UK Government Ministers on the risks to human health and the environment from the release and marketing of genetically modified organisms (GMOs). |
Defra: GM (Genetic Modification) - http://www.defra.gov.uk/environment/gm/
Includes news, information and UK opinion, legislation, background information and research. |
GM Science Review - http://www.gmsciencedebate.org.uk/
Official government site about genetic modification. The national dialogue on GM includes three main strands: this science review, a public debate and an economics study. Includes topic areas, transcripts and papers from earlier Open Meetings, and papers and links as the Review progresses. |
http://www.cropgen.org/ - http://www.cropgen.org/
An education and information website for consumers and the media. Promoting the use of GM crops. |
National Centre for Biotechnology Education: GM Food Information - http://www.ncbe.reading.ac.uk/NCBE/GMFOOD/menu.html
NCBE, an independently-funded part of the University of Reading, provided educational materials and training courses. Includes links including regulations, analysis, reports and publications, organisations and agencies. |