New breeding techniques: Hidden GMOs?
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NEW TECHNIQUES AND EU FARMING AND FOOD PRODUCTION
Moderation by José Bové
- European Seed Association – M. Garlich Von Essen (TBC)
- IFOAM EU group – M. Thomas Fertl
- European Coordination Via Campesina
WHICH RISKS FOR FOOD SAFETY, ENVIRONMENT AND HEALTH WITH THE NEW TECHNIQUES?
Moderation by Bart Staes
- Environment Agency Austria - Dr. Helmut Gaugitsch
- TestBiotech - M. Christoph Then
- ENSSER - Ms. Ricarda Steinbrecher
- European Food Safety Authority
Coffee break
LEGAL BASIS OF THE NEW TECHNIQUES
Moderation by Maria Heubuch
- The NBT Platform – M. Edwin Hecker (TBC)
- University College London - Dr Ludwig Krämer (TBC)
- Réseau Semences Paysannes - M. Patrick de Kochko
- Corporate Europe - Ms. Nina Holland
- European Commission - DG SANTE
CONCLUSION
by Maria Heubuch, José Bové and Bart Staes
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