How is the safety of food from a genetically engineered plant evaluated?

Question: How is the safety of food from a genetically engineered plant evaluated?
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  gene modification,
  harmful
Asked by to Jennifer on 22 Jun 2014. This question was also asked by .
- Jennifer Stephens answered on 22 Jun 2014:
  
  Hi n17tom
  
  It’s quite a long process and difficult to summarise in a few paragraphs. Have a look at this vid. It will help you to understand a few of the different stages that need to be gone through to evaluate the safety of a new GM plant.
  http://www.gmo-compass.org/flash/popup.php?lang=eng

Question: How is the safety of food from a genetically engineered plant evaluated?