Links to other web sites
Advisory Committee on Releases to the Environment (UK)
http://www.defra.gov.uk/environment/acre/
- Summary records for experimental releases in the UK;
- Environmental impact discussion papers;
- GMO Public Register Index;
- Index of Applications to market GMOs in Europe;
- International Agreements regarding environmental releases;
- Advice to the Secretary of State and Ministers.
Ag-West Biotech
http://www.agwest.sk.ca
- Supports the development of the Saskatchewan agricultural biotechnology industry through agricultural genomics and development of new crops with special nutritional attributes;
- Maintains an agricultural biotechnology information service and public demonstration laboratory, SABIC, which responds to the information needs of consumers in Canada and North America.
AgBioForum Magazine
http://www.agbioforum.missouri.edu
- Publishes articles that provide unbiased, timely information and new ideas leading to socially responsible and economically efficient decisions in science, public policy, and private strategies pertaining to agricultural biotechnology.
AgBioS - Agriculture & Biotechnology Strategies (Canada) Inc.
http://www.agbios.com/default.asp
- Provides scientific and regulatory expertise in environmental risk assessment, integrated pest management, and agricultural biotechnology;
- Offers basic information about plants with novel traits, including genetically engineered crop species, and other general agricultural biotechnology related information.
AgBiotechNet
http://www.agbiotechnet.com
- Publishes current information about biotechnology and biosafety for researchers and policy makers;
- Provides access to information on genetic engineering, in vitro culture, biosafety, intellectual property rights, and other key issues in agricultural biotechnology;
- A project of CAB International and the Agricultural Biotechnology Support Project.
AGCare
http://www.agcare.org
- Provides information to consumers, farmers, and researchers on the impact and benefits of biotechnology on the agri-food system in Canada, including agricultural pesticide use, crop biotechnology developments, and other related environmental issues.
Agri-Food Risk Management & Communication
http://www.plant.uoguelph.ca/riskcomm
- Maintains FSnet (on Food Safety), Agnet (on plant agriculture), and AnimalNet (on animal agriculture), which are electronic communications tools intended to assist in risk analysis activities, identify issues for risk management and communication activities, promote awareness of public concerns in scientific and regulatory circles; and exchange timely and current information for direction of research, diagnostic, or investigative activities.
Agricultural Biotechnology for Sustainable Productivity Support Project (US)
http://www.iia.msu.edu/absp
- Takes an integrated approach, combining applied research, product development, and policy development primarily biosafety and intellectual property rights (IPR) to help developing countries use and manage biotechnology.
Australian Biotechnology Association
http://www.ausbiotech.org
- Online access to Australian Biotech companies/organisation
- Ausbiotech Journals
Belgian Biosafety Server
http://biosafety.ihe.be
- Regulatory information for Belgium, Europe, and other countries;
- Risk assessment data; Biosafety related meetings, conferences, and courses.
BioGuide
http://dtiinfo1.dti.gov.uk/bioguide/bioguide.htm#contents
- An interactive guide to biotechnology support and regulations in the UK;
- Includes current information on the UK's main trade associations, universities, and European standards of work for biotechnology.
Bioline Online Journal Biosafety
http://www.bioline.org.br
- Original papers on the effects of GMOs and introduced species on people and the environment;
- Containment of potentially hazardous organisms;
Biosafety reviews;
- Accounts of risk assessment and hazard analysis and follow up monitoring.
Biosafety Clearing-House (BCH)
http://bch.biodiv.org/
- A component of the Clearing House Mechanism for Biosafety protocol information transfer;
- Based on the current text of the draft Protocol, and revised as the negotiation process and adoption of the Biosafety protocol occur.
Biosafety Information Network and Advisory Service (BINAS)
http://binas.unido.org/binas/
- A service of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). Global developments in regulatory issues in biotechnology;
- Regulations and guidelines from many countries;
- Publications dealing with regulatory policy and issues pertaining to biological risk assessment;
- DTree-Lite, a pilot decision support system for safety assessment of GM crop plants.
Biosafety Information System (BIS)
http://www.fiocruz.br/cict/oquee/estrut/dect/bis/bis.html
- A technical data resource providing biosafety information to researchers, institutions, and governments covering various safety aspects of biotechnology;
- Includes information on field trials of GMOs in Brazil, national and international biosafety regulations and guidelines, and biosafety news.
BIOTECanada
http://www.biotech.ca
- Responds to the needs of the biotechnology industry and research community in Canada and internationally;
- Provides a unified voice for agriculture, research, health, environment, and aquaculture biotechnology in Canada;
- Assists with regulation and policy advocacy, human resources, communications, intellectual property, and community services.
Biotechterms.org
http://www.biotechterms.org
- An online version of the printed glossary by Kimball Nill
- Searchable index of biotechnology terms
Bio-Tech Infonet
http://www.biotech-info.net
- Provides a collection of news items and technical reports from magazines, newspapers, journals and the Internet on issues related to biotechnology, especially those critical of genetically modified crops in agriculture. Supported by the Wallace Genetic Foundation through a grant to the Consumer Policy Institute Consumers Union.
Biotechnology and Development Monitor
www.biotech-monitor.nl
- A publication of the Department of Political Science of the University of Amsterdam and the Netherlands' Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- Reports local, national, and international applications of biotechnology of special interest to developing countries.
Biotechnology Industry Organization
http://www.bio.org
- A trade organization representing the global biotechnology industry. Media guide to biotechnology;
- Press releases and industry news; Government relations;
- Biotech food products list;
- Citizen's guide to biotechnology;
- Laws and policies;
- Bioethics.
BioTrack Online
http://www.oecd.org/department/0,2688,en_2649_34385_1_1_1_1_1,00.html
- Regulatory developments in biotechnology in OECD member countries;
- Indicates the Ministry/Agency for each OECD member country responsible for regulatory oversight of modern biotechnology products intended for release to the environment;
- Provides the relevant laws, regulations and/or rules, and contact points;
Information on commercialized applications and product approvals.
Canada Food Inspection Agency - Plant Biotechnology Office
http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/sci/biotech/bioteche.shtml
- Provides the Canada's agri-food and seed industries with current information on the safety assessment of plants with novel traits, confined trials, and unconfined releases.
Center for International Development at Harvard University
http://www.cid.harvard.edu/cidbiotech/bioconfpp/
- Provides a forum for public debate on the role of biotechnology in global society especially as it relates to development of third world societies.
- Undertakes research and promotes dialogue on biotechnology policy with specific reference to international development.
- Includes papers and viewpoints presented at the International Conference on Biotechnology in the Global Economy held at Harvard University.
CGIAR Research Centers (Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research)
www.cgiar.org/centers
- Promotes sustainable agricultural development based on the environmentally sound management of natural resources.
- Links to the 16 International Agriculture Research Centers of CGIAR.
CIMMYT
http://www.cimmyt.cgiar.org
- Develops improved germplasm, especially maize and wheat varieties with built-in genetic resistance;
- Conducts research on conserving natural resources, economics, biotechnology, crop physiology, and ecosystem management;
- Promotes conservation and utilization of maize and wheat genetic resources from throughout the world.
Codex Alimentarius Commission
http://www.codexalimentarius.net/web/index_en.jsp
- Complete list of Codex standards.
CONABIA(National Advisory Committee on Agricultural Biosafety)
http://siiap.sagyp.mecon.ar/http-hsi/english/conabia/frameing.htm
- Provides consultation and technical support to the Argentinean government on regulations concerning the introduction and environmental release of transgenic material.
Convention on Biological Diversity
http://www.biodiv.org
- Addresses all aspects of biological diversity: genetic resources, species, and ecosystems;
- Reports from meetings on Biosafety;
- maintains Biosafety Clearing-House;
- database of Conventions of the Parties (COP) decisions.
CropGen
http://www.cropgen.org/
- UK based pro-GMO lobby for GM crops.
- Questions and answers about crop biotechnology.
Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
http://www.danforthcenter.org/
- Facilitates interdisciplinary research in genetics, chemistry, cell biology, biochemistry, computational genomics, and structural biology to sustain productivity in agriculture, forestry, and allied fields, and to facilitate the rapid development and commercialization of promising technologies and products.
EFB Agri-Biotechnology (European Federation of Biotechnology)
http://www.agbiotech.org
- Stimulates interactions between research groups and the agri-industry to expand the range of food and non-food applications of biotechnology, help disseminate scientific information, and develop teaching aids for biotechnology.
eGoLiBIO
http://www.egolibio.co.za/
Electronic Journal of Biotechnology
http://www.ejb.org
- Publishes electronic journal articles in biotechnology including molecular biology and the chemistry of biological processes, aquatic and earth environmental aspects, computational applications, and policy issues directly related to biotechnology.
EUFIC (European Food Information Council)
http://www.eufic.org/open/fopen.htm
- Provides science-based information on food and related topics.
EuropaBio
http://www.europa-bio.be/
- European equivalent of AfricaBio.
- Contains a News section which is frequently updated.
FAO
http://www.fao.org/biotech/
- Serves as a resource for government, industry, and interest groups
FAS Online
http://www.fas.usda.gov/info/factsheets/biosafety.html
- International protocol on biosafety: what it means for agriculture.
Food Biotechnology Communications Network
http://www.foodbiotech.org
- Provides information about food biotechnology with links to specialized organizations and individuals, information referrals, monthly fax newsletter, regional network of experts, and issues management activities.
Global Knowledge Center on Crop Biotech
http://www.isaaa.org/kc/
- For latest information on cropbiotech
GM Food News
http://www.connectotel.com/gmfood/
Godisa
http://www.godisa.net
GMO Africa
http://www.gmoafrica.org
- An important resource on modern agricultural biotechnology in developing countries
GrainGenes
http://wheat.pw.usda.gov
- A compilation of molecular and phenotypic information on wheat, barley, oats, rye, and sugarcane;
- Outlines priority needs for biotechnological approaches to wheat and barley improvement;
- Supported by the USDA/NAL Plant Genome Research.
ICGEB Biosafety Web Pages
http://www.icgeb.trieste.it/biosafety
- Promotes the safe use of biotechnology worldwide with special regard to the needs of the developing world.
- Includes a library of selected documents on biosafety, links to biosafety-related webpages, and bibliographic database on biosafety studies published since 1990.
IFIC (International Food Information Council)
http://www.ific.org/
- Includes guidelines for communicating emerging science on nutrition, food safety and health.
- Information on food safety and nutrition.
- News releases and other informaiton for reporters.
Information Systems for Biotechnology
http://www.isb.vt.edu
- Provides information on agricultural and environmental biotechnology research, product development, regulatory issues, and biosafety.
- Supported by a grant from the USDA/CSREES National Biological Impact Assessment Program (NBIAP) to Virginia Tech.
Institute for Biotechnology Information (IBI)
http://www.biotechinfo.com
- Provides information on commercial biotechnology to organizations worldwide in a variety of formats, including databases, publications, and special studies. Provides Information Systems for Biotechnology with the Companies, State Contacts, and Biotechnology Centers databases.
International Field Test Web Sites
http://www.isb.vt.edu/cfdocs/globalfieldtests.cfm
- A list of Web sites containing information about field tests in several countries. Provided by Ann Courtmanche at Rutgers University.
International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-biotech Applications (ISAAA)
http://www.isaaa.org
- Facilitates the transfer of agricultural biotechnology applications from industrial to developing countries;
- Counsels developing countries on the testing of biotech products;
- Assists in the implementation of biosafety and food safety regulatory procedures, the deployment of resistance genes, and with intellectual property rights.
ISNAR Biotechnology Web Site
http://www.cgiar.org/isnar/projects/ibs/index.htm
- Provides information on ISNAR's activities in agricultural biotechnology by addressing the policy, management, and organizational needs of countries in the process of building capacity and competency in biotechnology.
Joint Research Centre - European Commission
http://biotech.jrc.it
- Summaries of field trials held in European Commission member countries.
Life Sciences Knowledge Center
http://www.biotechknowledge.com
- Sponsored by Monsanto, this site has news items supporting agricultural biotechnology from around the globe.
- Also provides useful technical reports, fact sheets, speeches, and other documents relevant to the promotion of biotechnology.
LIFElab, ECoBio Innovation Centre
http://www.lifelab.co.za
Medical/Pharma/Biotech Abbreviations Database
http://www.pharma-lexicon.com
- World's largest database of medical, pharma, biotech, agrochem and health care abbreviations (and their meaning).
National Agricultural Biotechnology Council (US)
http://www.cals.cornell.edu/extension/nabc
- Compiles and disseminates information to and facilitates active communication among researchers, administrators, policymakers, practitioners, and others to ensure the safe and efficacious development of biotechnology.
National Biotechnology Information Facility
http://www.nbif.org
- Provides access to and distribution of biotechnology data among researchers, and training in biotechnology. Active in developing new sources and types of biotechnology databases.
National Center for Biotechnology Education
http://www.ncbe.reading.ac.uk/
- Maintained by the University of Reading. Offers innovative resources for biotechnology education.
National Department of Agriculture, South Africa
http://www.nda.agric.za/
NIH Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant DNA Molecules (National Institutes of Health)
www4.od.nih.gov/oba/rac/guidelines/guidelines.html
- Specifies practices for constructing and handling: (i) recombinant deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) molecules, and (ii) organisms and viruses containing recombinant DNA molecules.
Novartis Foundation
http://foundation.novartis.com/articles.htm
- Information on philanthropic activities along with a series of useful articles on issues related to agriculture, sustainable development, and biotechnology/genetic engineering.
OECD's Database of Field Trials
http://webdomino1.oecd.org/ehs/biotrack.nsf
- A searchable database that includes records of field trials of genetically modified organisms which have taken place in OECD Member countries and contains data from other countries provided through UNIDO's BINAS. Summaries of the data are available.
On-Line Courses in Biotechnology
http://project.bio.iastate.edu
- Iowa State University's site for on-line courses in biology, including biotechnology.
Program for Biosafety Systems
http://www.ifpri.org/pbs/pbs.asp
- The Program for Biosafety Systems (PBS) is an IFPRI-managed program that supports our partner countries in Africa and Asia in the responsible development and safe use of agricultural biotechnology. PBS effectively addresses biosafety through an integrated program of research, capacity development, and outreach
Performance Standards for Safely Conducting Research With Genetically Modified Fish and Shellfish
http://www.isb.vt.edu/perfstands/psmain.html
- A tool for risk assessment and risk management of genetically modified fish and shellfish developed by a US Department of Agriculture-sanctioned working group. The program can also be accessed through the ISB website under "Risk Assessment," then "Transgenic Fish."
Public Understanding of Biotech (PUB) Programme
http://www.pub.ac.za
- A programme on the Public Understanding of Biotechnology in South Africa
REDBIO/FAO
http://rlc.fao.org/redes/redbio/html/home.htm
- A Technical Cooperation Network on Plant Biotechnology formed to accelerate the process of adaptation, generation, transfer, and application of plant biotechnology to contribute to the solution of crop production constraints and genetic resources conservation for the countries of the Latin American and Caribbean region.
Robert Koch Institute (RKI) - Center for Gene Technology
http://www.rki.de/gentec/geneng/gentec_e.htm
- Monitors the safety evaluation of genetic resources;
- Provides procedures for release and marketing of genetically modified organisms under the German legislation;
- Maintains databases of field trials in Germany and the EU, releases of GMOs, a list of products placed on the market in the EU, and regulations in other countries.
The Royal Society - Genetically Modified Plants for Food Use
http://www.royalsoc.ac.uk/landing.asp?id=1216
- Reviews current regulatory controls both in the UK and in Europe, and addresses questions of gene transfer from GM crops, other specific concerns of environmental harm, and issues related to GM plants as food.
Rural Advancement Foundation International
http://www.etcgroup.org/
- A non-governmental organization highly critical of the role of biotechnology in agriculture.
- Provides information on the so called 'terminator gene' and arguments against patenting of life forms.
Straight Talk
http://www.dupont.com/biotech
- Educates site visitors about Biotechnology
South African Innovation Fund
http://www.dacst.gov.za/science_technology/innovation/innov_home.htm
UCT Department of Microbiology : GMO information
http://www.uct.ac.za/microbiology/gmos.htm
- Lists "fiction" and "fact" about GMOs
- Discusses the current GMO debate in South Africa
- Links to other GMO web sites
USDA: Agricultural Biotechnology
http://www.usda.gov/agencies/biotech/index.html
US Food and Drug Administration:
http://vm.cfsan.fda.gov/~lrd/biotechm.html
- Biotechnology Information is supplied by the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition on issues pertaining to bioengineered foods including announcements, education, policy statements, consultation procedures, and consumer information.
Union of Concerned Scientists - Agriculture Biotechnology
http://www.ucsusa.org/agriculture/index.html
- Discussions on the background of biotechnology and genetic engineering, the risks and benefits of the various applications of genetic engineering and alternatives to them, and current uses of biotechnology in agriculture;
- Monitors and evaluates the agricultural biotechnology and sustainable agriculture policies and regulations of the USDA, the Food and Drug Administration, and the Environmental Protection Agency.
United States Regulatory Oversight in Biotechnology
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/brs/usregs.html
- Presents an overview of the activities of agencies primarily responsible for regulating biotechnology in the United States: the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
US EPA Toxic Substances Control Act Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics
http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/biotech
- Created to allow more efficient public, governmental, and educational access to the TSCA Biotechnology Program;
- Provides Program regulation, supplementary documents created to support this regulation, and status reports on the submissions, reviews, and agreements undertaken by the Program.
USDA National Agricultural Library Biotechnology Information Center
http://www.nal.usda.gov/bic
- Provides access to agricultural biotechnology related information services and publications;
- Includes theory and techniques of genetic engineering, plant and animal genetics, monoclonal antibodies, single cell proteins, food processing, biomass applications, risk assessment, and bioethics;
- Provides reference and resource lists of newsletters, bibliographies, reports, Web sites, and patent information.
USDA Agricultural Biotechnology Information
http://www.nal.usda.gov/bic/
- Describes the USDA's role in regulating and monitoring the use of biotechnology for agriculture;
- Includes statements by the Secretary of Agriculture.
- Provides regulatory oversight in biotechnology, including laws, regulations, and rules;
- Permitting/notification information;
- Research and trade issues.
