OECD - Consensus documents on new varieties of rice and cotton
The OECD Environmental Health and Safety Division has recently published 2 consensus documents on compositional considerations for new varieties of rice (Oryza sativa) and cotton (Gossypium hirsutum and Gossypium barbadense). They are numbers 10 and 11 respectively in its Series on the Safety of Novel Foods and Feeds. The documents address "compositional considerations for new varieties of rice (cotton) by identifying the key food and feed nutrients and anti-nutrients. A general description of these components is provided. As well, there is background material on the production, processing and uses of rice (cotton) and considerations to be taken when assessing new rice (cotton) varieties". See
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