Traceability of GMOs

The Environment Directorate-General is calling for tenders for a study on the traceability of genetically modified organisms (GMOs). The three main elements to be provided are: - A survey and analysis of existing systems of labelling of products with a view to traceability, ...

The Environment Directorate-General is calling for tenders for a study on the traceability of genetically modified organisms (GMOs).

The three main elements to be provided are:

- A survey and analysis of existing systems of labelling of products with a view to traceability, so as to assess the optimum methodology for the administrative aspect of the traceability of GMOs.

- Documentation of the 'state-of-the art' concerning the detection of GMOs and recommendations concerning the technical aspects if the traceability of GMOs.

- Determination of the feasibility of such a traceability system, including any technical, practical and economic constraints.
For further information, please contact, quoting the reference ENV.E.1/ETU/2000/0048):

European Commission
Environment Directorate-General
Mrs G. Kent
DG.ENV 3 (Markets team)
rue de la Loi/Wetstraat 200
B-1049 Brussels
Fax [phone]