The European Group on Ethics (EGE), an independent group of experts whose function is to advise the Commission on science, technology and ethics issues, recently published an opinion against the production of food from cloned animals. EGE states that it doubts that the production of such food is "ethically justified" and makes some recommendations to promote European discussions and policies to address this issue.
The Commission requested EGE's opinion as part of a wider debate regarding food products originating from cloned animals, which is currently going on in both the EU and the U.S. The European Food Safety Agency (EFSA) also examined the issue and recently stated that such food is unlikely to be dangerous for consumers.
The Commission will examine EGE's and EFSA's opinions and is expected to launch a public consultation. Given the role of ethics in European research, the outcome of the debate may influence future research in this area.
The Commission requested EGE's opinion as part of a wider debate regarding food products originating from cloned animals, which is currently going on in both the EU and the U.S. The European Food Safety Agency (EFSA) also examined the issue and recently stated that such food is unlikely to be dangerous for consumers.
The Commission will examine EGE's and EFSA's opinions and is expected to launch a public consultation. Given the role of ethics in European research, the outcome of the debate may influence future research in this area.
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