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8 November, 2009
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Further information related to this fact sheet: Genetically modified foods.

 
 
 

Related information on Better Health Channel
Genes and genetics - inheritance.
Genetically modified foods - techniques.
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Related information on other websites
Food Standards Australia New Zealand.
Biotechnology - Victorian Government Health Information.

References used for this fact sheet
  • Food safety: Biotechnology (GM foods) [online], World Health Organization (WHO). More information here.
  • GM: Current applications and approvals (2004) [online], Food Standards Australia New Zealand. More information here.
  • Special Report - Genetically modified foods (2003) [online], Choice.com.au, Australian Consumers’ Association. More information here.
  • ‘Genetically modified food: Consternation, confusion, and crack-up’ (2000) [online editorial], in Medical Journal of Australia, vol. 172, pp. 148-149.
  • More information here.
  • Huppatz, J. & Fitzgerald, P. A. (2000), ‘Genetically modified foods - safety and regulatory issues’ [online], in Medical Journal of Australia, vol. 172, pp. 170-173. More information here.
  • Leeder, S. (2000), ‘Genetically modified foods - food for thought’ [online], in Medical Journal of Australia, vol. 172, pp. 173-174. More information here.
  • Professor Mark Wahlqvist (ed.) (2002), Food and Nutrition (2nd edition), Allen & Unwin, Australia.

Footnotes
  • 1 Stephen Leeder, ‘Genetically modified foods - food for thought’, MJA 2000, www.mja.com.au
  • 2 Stephen Leeder, ‘Genetically modified foods - food for thought’, MJA 2000, www.mja.com.au
  • 3 John Huppatz and Paula A Fitzgerald, MJA 2000, www.mja.com.au
 
 
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