The current debate on gene technology in Europe is reviewed with particular
emphasis on the role of EFB and science in general. From this debate impor
tant lessons have been learned by scientists, industrial companies, legisla
tors, parliamentarians and interest organisations. This gives confidence th
at the continued debate will eventually lead to public acceptance of gene t
echnology even in the food area. (C) 1999 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights
reserved.