Genetically Modified Pest-Protected Plants: Science and Regulation

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Table of Contents
Front Matter R1-R24
Executive Summary 1-18
1. Introduction and Background 19-39
2. Potential Environmental and Human Health Implications of Pest-Protected Plants 40-103
3. Crossroads of Science and Oversight 104-143
4. Strengths and Weaknesses of the Current Regulatory Framework 144-181
References 182-208
Appendix A: Costs of Regulating Transgenic Pest-Protected Plants 209-237
Appendix B: Example of Data Submitted to Federal Agencies 238-240
Appendix C: Committee on Genetically Modified Pest-Protected Plants Public Workshop 241-245
Appendix D: Acronyms 246-246
Appendix E: Scientific and Common Names 247-248
Appendix F: Committee and Staff Biographical Information 249-254
Index 255-264

FIGURE 2.1 Tests for Potential Allergenicity. Source: Adapted from Metcalfe (1996b).

sprays (Bernstein et al. 1999). The response seen in this study could have been due to proteins other than the Bt toxins in the formulation, so similar studies should be performed with purified Bt toxins.

2.5.2 Questions Concerning Health Impacts

The potential for transgenic pest-protected plants to pose a threat to human or animal health must be considered against the background of

Table of Contents

Front Matter R1-R24

Executive Summary 1-18

1. Introduction and Background 19-39

2. Potential Environmental and Human Health Implications of Pest-Protected Plants 40-103

3. Crossroads of Science and Oversight 104-143

4. Strengths and Weaknesses of the Current Regulatory Framework 144-181

References 182-208

Appendix A: Costs of Regulating Transgenic Pest-Protected Plants 209-237

Appendix B: Example of Data Submitted to Federal Agencies 238-240

Appendix C: Committee on Genetically Modified Pest-Protected Plants Public Workshop 241-245

Appendix D: Acronyms 246-246

Appendix E: Scientific and Common Names 247-248

Appendix F: Committee and Staff Biographical Information 249-254

Index 255-264

2.5.2 Questions Concerning Health Impacts