A two-day scientific conference and a one-day stakeholder workshop
Presentations are now available online
Co-Extra presented the results of four years of scientific research and discussed how these integrate with other EU and international studies to provide information for the management of GMOs and their products from farm to fork.
The Conference considered the following topics:
- Managing gene flow including agricultural and biological containment techniques
- Sampling strategies, detection, identification and quantification of GM ingredients in crops, foods and feed supply chains (including detection of unapproved GMOs)
- Supply chains modelling, practical and economic (costs/benefits) aspects of coexistence and traceability in the food and feed supply chains
- Liability and redress issues associated with managing crop production and supply chains
- Coexistence and traceability practices around the world
- Technologies for effective supply chain management, including data integration and decision support systems (DSS)
- Stakeholder views
Based on the outcomes from these projects, on international experience and on the contributions of Co-Extra, discussions took place on how GM and non-GM production and supply chains could be managed to suit European and international requirements.
The conference was of particular interest to scientists, policy makers, operators in food and feed chains, regulators, the media and consumer organisations.
The stakeholder workshop that was held on Day 3 (Friday, 5 June 2009) enabled discussion on coexistence and traceability issues and considered demands, needs and practical experiences of stakeholders. The workshop was open to the general public.
