Archives for January 16, 2004

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In the genes

French-based technology group BioMérieux is developing gene chips that can be used to ensure food safety and enhance traceability. The company, which is set to launch the product next month, is keeping tight-lipped about the product, but there is...

BSE: FAO tells trading states to tighten controls

As the United States deals with the fallout from the first case of mad cow disease to hit the country, an international organisation warns countries to stay on the alert and buck up controls.