... ministries on the development, implementation and enforcement of policy and manages a large R&D programme into pesticide use and alternatives. The responsibility for approving agricultural pesticide products for use under British legislation lies with the Ministers of five government departments...

... food legislation. Since European legislation is subject to a multi‐stage decision‐making process, the database includes reference to changes to the published proposals and comment on the consideration by the European Parliament, the Economic and Social Committee and other bodies. United Kingdom...

...Stewart Marshall Genetic modification techniques have transformed the scope of biotechnology. Describes the new technology and its potential uses in the food industry. Safety is an important consideration and there are European Community and British legislative safeguards for human...

...Adrian Eley Despite the publication of two comprehensive reports (Richmond I and II) on the microbiological safety of food, together with new legislation, there has been little direct action concerning food safety in the home. Of particular relevance has been new research data which have shown...