ÖNORM EN 12685

This European Standard provides guidance on factors and criteria considered for the determination of the suitability and validity of the design, development and execution of a monitoring strategy for GMM. Monitoring encompasses detection of genotypic and phenotypic properties, as well as, detection of viral material andior symptoms specific for the infected host, for the identification of GMMs in an experimental release. This European Standard provides the Person conducting a monitoring Programme with a list of factors and criteria that should be considered in determining the validity of the proposed strategy for monitoring. This European Standard is specifically aimed at monitoring experimental release of GMMs or their nucleic acid. This European Standard however does not Cover : the monitoring of virus-like entities or similar agents ; the monitoring of GMMs for food, human health and veterinary applications. NOTE : Attention is drawn to national, European and international regulations, and relevant standards covering the monitoring of GMMs in food, human health and veterinary applications.