Animal cloning OK in Europe; GM animals under public comment
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) published a scientific statement that takes into consideration the latest research on animal clones and their offspring for food production purposes. Following discussion with experts in the field, the authority has reconfirmed its findings from previous work.
With respect to food safety, EFSA states there are no indications that differences exist between food products derived from healthy clones or their offspring—in particular milk and meat—from those of healthy, conventionally bred animals. However, EFSA recognizes animal health and welfare concerns continue to be associated with cloning technology.