Who considers potential environmental risks associated with GM foods?
The potential environmental risks associated with the release of GM organisms (GMOs) into the environment are considered by the Office of the Gene Technology Regulator (OGTR) in Australia, and the Environmental Risk Management Authority (ERMA) in New Zealand. FSANZ does not have the legislative authority to assess matters relating to environmental risks resulting from the release of GMOs into the environment. However, information is shared between FSANZ and these other regulatory agencies in both Australia and New Zealand through Memoranda of Understanding.
