Genetically modified foods (or GM foods) are foods produced from organisms that have had specific changes introduced into their DNA using the methods of genetic engineering. Currently, the EU has one of the stringent regulations of GMO (Genetically Modified Organism) foods in the the world. All GMOs, along with irradiated food, are considered "new food" and are subject to extensive, case-by-case, science-based food evaluation by the European Food Safety Authority. There are currently no GM crops being grown commercially in the UK although scientists are carrying out controlled trials. In the UK, foods have to be labelled as GM if they contain genetically modified plants or animals. GM foods can only be sold if the Food Standards Agency judges that they do not present a risk to health.
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@9K34WRY1yr1Y
These are only required due to animal agriculture. A switch to more vegan diets removes the need for GMO.
@9FJTBGD2yrs2Y
Yes, but they should be labelled and unable to be patented.
@93LXWLD3yrs3Y
Only crops, not animal products
@938XSSS3yrs3Y
Yes, so long as they cause no harm to anything
@92WJ4XM3yrs3Y
No, but potentially in the future based on the direction of the research and groups in control of the crops.
@8S2GKKC4yrs4Y
Instinctively no due to scare stories that are probably exagerated, but I’m open to learning more about the science and its uses / implications.
@8QYZGFZ4yrs4Y
As long as they are safe
Yes but not at the expense of biodiversity
@9BSZNPP2yrs2Y
Agree with current eu law
@8XLQN5F3yrs3Y
Yes, but only if sufficient testing has been done to ensure that this doesn't affect the biodiversity of the surrounding environment
Yes, but only for plants.
@8SSQ3HG4yrs4Y
Yes but GM companies must be regulated and the creation should be part of environmental and social policy; not a profiteering enterprise
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