Consensus Documents for the Work on Harmonisation of Regulatory Oversight in Biotechnology

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These consensus documents comprise technical information for use during the regulatory assessment of products of biotechnology and are intended to be mutually recognised among OECD Member countries. They focus on the biology of organisms (such as plants, trees or micro-organisms) or introduced novel traits.

These documents are updated to take into account new knowledge on the topic. In order to assist in this, it is possible to make comments to the OECD on the Biotechnology Consensus Documents.

At the present time, the following consensus documents have been published:

• Guide for Preparation of Biology Consensus Documents
  No. 47, 2008, ENV/JM/MONO(2008)38
• Consensus Document on Information Used in the Assessment of Environmental Applications Involving Acinetobacter
  No. 46, 2008, ENV/JM/MONO(2008)37
• Consensus Document on the Biology of Gossypium (Cotton)
  No. 45, 2008, ENV/JM/MONO(2008)33
• Consensus Document on the Biology of Pinus contorta (Lodgepole Pine)
  No. 44, 2008, ENV/JM/MONO(2008)32
• Consensus Document on the Biology of Pseudotsuga menziesii (Douglas Fir)
  No. 43, 2008, ENV/JM/MONO(2008)30
• Consensus Document on Safety Information on Transgenic Plants Expressing Bacillus thuringiensis - Derived Insect Control Protein
  No. 42, 2007, ENV/JM/MONO(2007)14
• Consensus Document on the Biology of the Native North American Larches: Subalpine Larch (Larix Lyalli), Western Larch (Larix occidentalis) and Tamarack (Larix laricina)
  No. 41, 2007, ENV/JM/MONO(2007)7
• Consensus Document on Biology of Pinus banksiana (Jack Pine)
  No 40, 2006, ENV/JM/MONO(2006)28
• Consensus Document on the Biology of Pinus monitcola (Western White Pine)
  No. 38, 2008, ENV/JM/MONO(2008)31
  (Please note:This document replaces a document published in 2006, ENV/JM/MONO(2006)16, with the identical title. This latest text includes some revisions.)
• Consensus Document on Information Used in the Assessment of Environmental Applications Involving Acidithiobacillus
  No 37, 2006, ENV/JM/MONO(2006)3
• Consensus Document on the Biology of Capsicum annuum Complex (Chili Peppers, Hot Peppers and Sweet Peppers)
  No 36, 2006, ENV/JM/MONO(2006)2
• Points to Consider for Consensus Documents on the Biology of Cultivated Plants
  No 35, 2006, ENV/JM/MONO(2006)1
• Consensus Document on the Biology of Pleurotus spp. (Oyster Mushroom)
  No. 34, 2005, ENV/JM/MONO(2005)17
• Consensus Document on the Biology of Papaya (Carica papaya)
  No. 33, 2005, ENV/JM/MONO(2005)16
• An Introduction to the Biosafety Consensus Documents of OECD’s Working Group for Harmonisation in Biotechnology
  No. 32, 2005, ENV/JM/MONO(2005)5
• Consensus Document on the Biology of Helianthus annuus L. (Sunflower)
  No. 31, 2004, ENV/JM/MONO(2004)30
• Consensus Document on the Biology of European White Birch (Betula pendula Roth)
  No. 28, 2003, ENV/JM/MONO(2003)12
• Consensus Document on the Biology of Zea mays (Maize)
  No. 27, 2003, ENV/JM/MONO(2003)11
  Also available in Japanese
• Module II: Herbicide Biochemistry, Herbicide Metabolism and the Residues in Glufosinate-Ammonium (Phosphinothricin)-Tolerant Transgenic Plants
  No. 25, 2002, ENV/JM/MONO(2002)14
• Consensus Document on the Biology of Prunus Sp. (Stone Fruits)
  No. 24, 2002, EN/JM/MONO(2002)13
• Revised 2006: OECD Guidance for the Designation of a Unique Identifier for Transgenic Plants
  No. 23, 2006, ENV/JM/MONO(2002)7/REV1
• Consensus Document on the Biology of Pinus strobus L. (Eastern White Pine)
  No. 22, 2002, ENV/JM/MONO(2002)3
• Consensus Document on the Biology of Picea sitchensis (Bong.) Carr. (Sitka Spruce)
  No. 21, 2002, ENV/JM/MONO(2002)2
• Consensus Document on Information Used in the Assessment of Environmental Applications Involving Baculoviruses
  No. 20, 2002, ENV/JM/MONO(2002)1
• Consensus Document on the Biology of Beta vulgaris L. (Sugar Beet)
  No. 18, 2001, ENV/JM/MONO(2001)11
• Consensus Document on the Biology of Populus L. (Poplars)
  No. 16, 2000, ENV/JM/MONO(2000)10
• Consensus Document on the Biology of Glycine max (L.) Merr. (Soybean)
  No. 15, 2000, ENV/JM/MONO(2000)9
• Consensus Document on the Biology of Oryza sativa (Rice)
  No. 14, 1999, ENV/JM/MONO(99)26
• Consensus Document on the Biology of Picea glauca (Moench) Voss (White Spruce)
  No. 13, 1999, ENV/JM/MONO(99)25
• Consensus Document on the Biology of Picea abies (L) Karst (Noway Spruce)
  No. 12, 1999, ENV/JM/MONO(99)14
• Consensus Document on General Information Concerning the Genes and Their Enzymes that Confer Tolerance to Phosphinothricin Herbicid
  No. 11, 1999, ENV/JM/MONO(99)13
• Consensus Document on General Information Concerning the Genes and Their Enzymes that Confer Tolerance to Glyphosate Herbicide
  No. 10, 1999, ENV/JM/MONO(99)9
• Consensus Document on the Biology of Triticum aestivum (Bread Wheat)
  No. 9, 1999, ENV/JM/MONO(99)8
• Consensus Document on the Biology of Solanum tuberosum subsp. tuberosum (Potato)
  No. 8, 1997, OCDE/GD(97)143
• Consensus Document on the Biology of Brassica napus L. (Oilseed rape)
  No. 7, 1997, OCDE/GD(97)63
• Consensus Document on information Used in the Assessment of Environmental Applications Involving Pseudomonas
  No. 6, 1997, OCDE/GD(97)22
• Consensus Document on General Information concerning the Biosafety of Crop Plants Made Virus Resistant through Coat Protein Gene-Mediated Protection
  No. 5, 1996, OCDE/GD(96)162

Consensus Documents for the work on the Safety of Novel Foods and Feeds

Documents on Harmonisation of Regulatory Oversight in Biotechnology and the Safety of Novel Foods and Feeds