Coexistence of GM and non-GM supply chains in the EU: policy framework and economic aspects

The Institute for Prospective Technological Research (IPTS) of the Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) was requested to review for policy makers the main findings of scientists who are active worldwide in the field of socio-economic assessment (SEA). In order to fulfil this task, an “International workshop on socio-economic impacts of genetically modified crops” was co-organised by the JRCIPTS and FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations) in November 2011. The workshop brought together leading experts in the field to present their research results to experts from the Member States and to discuss experiences and the further development of SEA. The coverage of the workshop was worldwide and structured into seven sessions ranging from farm level to consumer impacts.