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Genetically Modified Organisms in Food
Production, Safety, Regulation and Public Health
A practical scientific approach for food industry professionals to make informed decisions about risks and benefits of GMOs in the food supply
Ronald Ross Watson (Author), Victor R Preedy (Author)
9780128022597, Elsevier Science
Hardback, published 26 August 2015
516 pages
27.6 x 21.5 x 3 cm, 1.54 kg
Genetically Modified Organisms in Food focuses on scientific evaluation of published research relating to GMO food products to assert their safety as well as potential health risks. This book is a solid reference for researchers and professionals needing information on the safety of GMO and non-GMO food production, the economic benefits of both GMO and non-GMO foods, and includes in-depth coverage of the surrounding issues of genetic engineering in foods. This is a timely publication written by a team of scientific experts in the field who present research results to help further more evidence based research to educate scientists, academics, government professionals about the safety of the global food supply.
I. Introduction II. Development and Testing of Plant and Animal GMC foods III. Government Regulation and Litigation for GMO foods IV. Role of GMC in increasing the food supply in the developing and developed countries V. Potential Health benefits and risks due to incorporation of novel plant gene products into the food supply VI: Safety of Genetically Modified Foods for Humans and Animals
Subject Areas: Food & beverage technology [TDCT], Genetic engineering [TCBG], Public health & safety law [LNTJ], Food manufacturing & related industries [KNDF]
