Professional paper

Genetically modified organisms (GMOS) in human nutrition

Davor Alagić ; Zavod za higijenu i tehnologiju namirnica animalnog porijekla, Veterinarski fakultet Univerziteta u Sarajevu, Zmaja od Bosne 90, 71000 Sarajevo, BiH
Muhamed Smajlović ; Zavod za higijenu i tehnologiju namirnica animalnog porijekla, Veterinarski fakultet Univerziteta u Sarajevu, Zmaja od Bosne 90, 71000 Sarajevo, BiH
Faruk Čaklovica ; Zavod za higijenu i tehnologiju namirnica animalnog porijekla, Veterinarski fakultet Univerziteta u Sarajevu, Zmaja od Bosne 90, 71000 Sarajevo, BiH

Abstract

In this paper authors presented an overview of current global situation regarding various means of application of genetically modified organisms (GMOs).The major accent was given to sources and reasons for a wide theoretical debate on entrance of GMOs in food chain. Also major present and future advantages and assumed disadvantages of application of GMOs in human nutrition were presented. In addition, basic characteristics of principles and guidelines for international trade, control and risk assessment of GMOs, particularly foods derived from GMOs, as well as some major political reflections of global debate on acceptability of use of GMOs for human consumption were described. Finally, current international, regional and Bosnian legislation on GMOs were briefly analyzed.

Keywords

genetically modified food; application; risk assessment; legislation

Hrčak ID:

21343

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/21343

Publication date:

15.9.2005.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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