RSC - Advancing the Chemical Sciences


Policy

 

Biosciences


RSC policy work at the biology interface.


2008

Face to Face Report

Face to Face: the UK Chemistry Biology Interface

27 June 2008

How to foster high quality research across the chemistry-biology interface



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Proposal for a European regulation on novel foods

20 June 2008

The RSC welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Food Standards Agency consultation on the 'Proposal for a European regulation on novel foods'



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Review of Science in the Food Standards Agency

02 June 2008

Review of the quality, management and use of both natural and social science in the Food Standards Agency



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Food Standards Agency's approach to sustainable development in policy making

30 May 2008

The RSC and the IChemE are writing a report specifically outlining the science and technology requirements for food production and sustainability.


2007

Department of Health

Review of Science in the Department of Health

15 October 2007

A response to the Government Office of Science



Synthetic Biology

Royal Society: Synthetic Biology

24 August 2007

The Royal Society call for views on Synthetic Biology.



Brain Science, Addiction and Drugs

The Academy of Medical Sciences: Brain Science, Addiction and Drugs

02 March 2007

The Academy of Medical Sciences call for submissions on brain science, addiction and drugs.



Nuffield Council on Bioethics

Nuffield Council on Bioethics: The forensic use of bioinformation

30 January 2007

The Royal Society of Chemistry and the Bioscience Federation responds to Nuffield Council on Bioethics.


2006

RSC response to the Royal Society call for evidence on biofuels

Royal Society biofuels study

12 November 2006

The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) has responded to the Royal Society call for evidence on developments for biofuels.



BBSRC Committee Structure Review

30 August 2006

The RCS's response to the BBSRC's review of its Committee Structure.



Growing Energy

Climate Change: Bioenergy

03 February 2006

RSC and Biosciences Federation response to the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs committee Climate Change: Bioenergy inquiry.


2005

RSC's Response to Defra's Draft Strategy for Non-food Crops and Uses in England

14 July 2005

Produced by the Environment, Sustainability and Energy Forum.