Bioengineered Foods

Overview

"Biotech Foods".CQ Researcher.2001. P.249+. Hot Topics Table.

Food Safety.(At Issue). 2000. Hot Topics Table

Genetically Engineered Food. (Issues and Controversies on File). 1999. P. 400+. Hot Topics Table.

Genetic Engineering. (Contemporary World Issues). 1999. Hot Topics Table

"Food Safety Battle: Organic vs. Biotech". CQ Researcher.1998. P. 761+. Hot Topics Table

Food Safety Update. (Issues and Controversies on File). 1998. P.82+ Hot Topics Table.

Genetic Engineering. (Opposing Viewpoints Series). 1996. Hot Topics Table.

Specific Information

U.S. Food and Drug Administration/Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition
This site provides an index of articles, some written by FDA staff, supplying background information on the biotechnology of food. Includes links to further resources.

Biotechnology Information Center
Provides access to information on many aspects of agricultural biotechnology.

Food Biotechnology
Founded in 1985, the International Food Information Council is a non-profit organization whose mission is to share science-based information on food safety and nutrition. Includes a biotechnology overview, survey results, and information on federal safeguards and labeling.

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