3.3. Additional elements
The following elements should be taken into account in safety assessment:
- Methodological peculiarities - techniques used for genetic modification; characterization and verification of expected protein expression product of the novel DNA; strain identification and characterization (recipient, donor, GMM itself)
- Host strain - natural habitat; history of use by humans; pathogenic potential; safety and nutritional assessment (potential toxicity and nutritional aspects)
- Environmental events – gene transfer and genetic stability
- GMMs derived food - composition of food containing GMM; effects of processing, cooking and storage
- GMM - interaction between GMM, the gastrointestinal flora and the mammalian host; impact on the immune system
