The Status and Impact of Biosafety Regulation in Developing Economies Since Ratification of the Cartagena Protocol
Monograph 2012
This paper explores how the Cartagena Protocol to the Convention on Biological Diversity, as well as other important drivers, have affected the regulation of GE crops in developing countries.
A Review of the Environmental Safety of the PAT Protein
Monograph 2011
This document provides a comprehensive review of information and data relevant to the environmental risk assessment of the protein phosphinothricin- N-acetyl transferase (PAT) produced in genetically engineered plants by genes isolated from Streptomyces viridochromogenes (pat gene) or Streptomyces hygroscopicus (bar gene).
A Review of the Environmental Safety of the Cry1Ab Protein
Monograph 2011
This document provides a comprehensive review of information and data relevant to the environmental risk assessment of Cry1Ab.
Problem Formulation for the Environmental Risk Assessment of RNAi Plants: Conference Proceedings
Proceedings 2011
This report summarizes the proceedings of the conference, including presentations, case studies, a summary of discussions, and the points of consensus agreed by the participants.
Surrogate Species Selection for Assessing Potential Adverse Environmental Impacts of Genetically Engineered Plants on Non-Target Organisms
Proceedings 2012
To help identify and address the challenges facing researchers studying the effects of genetically engineered insect-resistant crops on non-target organisms (NTOs), CERA hosted the conference "Surrogate Species Selection for Assessing Potential Adverse Environmental Impacts of Genetically Engineered Plants on Non-Target Organisms." The Conference was held in the Washington, DC office of the ILSI Research Foundation, June 26-28, 2012, and it brought together 37 government, university, and private industry scientists from around the world representing the fields of entomology, ecology, agronomy, chemistry, and ecotoxicology. Over the course of the three-day meeting, the participants reached consensus on selection criteria for surrogate species to be used in the testing of insect-resistant crops on NTOs. In developing these criteria, the participants focused on ensuring that NTO testing would be practicable, test results would be scientifically and statistically valid, and the data obtained would accurately predict any adverse impacts likely from the use of the crops. The proceedings of the Conference include the presentations, case studies, breakout and plenary discussions, and the points of consensus agreed to by the participants.
IVACG Policy Statement on Vitamin A Status and Childhood Mortality
Release/Announcement 1997
This statement by the International Vitamin A Consultative Group reaffirms the importance of adequate Vitamin A status in children.
IVACG Policy Statement on Vitamin A, Diarrhea, and Measles
Release/Announcement 1996
International Vitamin A Consultative Group policy statement about the importance of vitamin A supplementation for children as a method of combatting diarrhea and measles and reducing childhood mortality.
IVACG Statement: Safe Doses of Vitamin A During Pregnancy and Lactation
Release/Announcement 1998
International Vitamin A Consultative Group statement regarding the appropriate amount of vitamin A supplementation for pregnant and breast feeding women.
IVACG Statement on Clustering of Xerophthalmia and Vitamin A Deficiency Within
Release/Announcement 1996
The International Vitamin A Consultative Group's statement about the relationship between xerophthalmia and vitamin A deficiency.
IVACG Statement: Vitamin A and Iron Interactions
Release/Announcement 1998
This statement by the International Vitamin A Consultative Group addresses the frequent coexistence of vitamin A deficiency and iron deficiency anemia.