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Defra: Advisory Committee on Releases to the Environment (ACRE)
An independent group composed of leading scientists whose main function is to give statutory advice to UK Government Ministers on the risks to human health and the environment from the release and marketing of genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
http://www.defra.gov.uk/environment/acre/index.htm
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Defra: Farm-Scale Evaluations of Genetically Modified Crops
Information about the three-year programme allowing independent researchers to study the effect of Genetically Modified Herbicide Tolerant (GMHT) crops: oilseed rape (both spring and autumn sown); beet (fodder and sugar varieties); and maize.
http://www.defra.gov.uk/environment/fse/index.htm
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GM Nation? - The Public Debate
Official government site for the country's first nationwide public discussion around GM issues taking place in June 2003. Offers information about genetic modification and how to participate in the debate until the 18 July deadline.
http://www.gmpublicdebate.org/
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GM Science Review
Official government site about genetic modification. The national dialogue on GM includes three main strands: this science review, a public debate and an economics study. Includes topic areas, transcripts and papers from earlier Open Meetings, and papers and links as the Review progresses.
http://www.gmsciencedebate.org.uk/
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i-bio UK: Information Biotechnology
A government-led site provides a rapid and comprehensive breakdown of relevant material and where to find it. Includes industry, investment, research, government, general knowledge and the UK biotech regulatory atlas.
http://www.i-bio.gov.uk/
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National Centre for Biotechnology Education: GM Food Information
NCBE, an independently-funded part of the University of Reading, provided educational materials and training courses. Includes extensive links including regulations, analysis, reports and publications, organizations and agencies.
http://www.ncbe.reading.ac.uk/NCBE/GMFOOD/menu.html
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The Royal Society: GM Plants
Includes oral evidence and papers from their independent study, including the final report on 4 February 2002: Genetically Modified Plants for Food Use and Human Health - An Update.
http://www.royalsoc.ac.uk/policy/cur_gm.htm
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