Research RTD, 6th framework-programme 2002-2006: Joint research Centre JRC, direct actions, EC programme

PURPOSE: to adopt a specific programme 2002-2006 for research, technological development and demonstration to be carried out by means of direct actions by the Joint Research Centre. CONTENT: the present proposal for a decision is one in a series of five new proposals (CNS/2001/0122, CNS/2001/0123, CNS/2001/0125, CNS/2001/0126) concerning specific programmes which should be implemented under this framework programme. The proposed programme (EUR 715 million) deals with the following themes: food, chemical products and health (food safety and quality, GMOs, chemical products, biomedical applications), environment and sustainability, technology foresight, reference materials and measurements, public security and anti-fraud.�