EN 12468:1997

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
4 General considerations
5 Monitoring strategy
Annex A (informative) Relationship between a sampling and
                      monitoring valid strategy
Annex B (informative) Bibliography

This European Standard gives 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 genetically modified plants. Monitoring encompasses detection of genes and traits, as well as the identification of genetically modified plants in an experimental release. This European Standard provides the person conducting a monitoring programme with factors and criteria that should be considered in determining the validity of the proposed monitoring strategy.