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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Yes, but they should not be the only mass option used as narrowing the biodiversity of seeds can be devastating if a blight hits those GM seeds and they are our primary option.
@9DJWLQF2yrs2Y
No, we should stick to traditional practices
Too complex for such a survey.
@rosball220501Labour2yrs2Y
Yes, but requite the labelling of foods that are genetically modified. In addition to this, producers should not be able to patent seeds.
@938XSSS3yrs3Y
Yes, so long as they cause no harm to anything
@8ZWHLQSPlaid Cymru3yrs3Y
Yes, but producers should not be able to patent seeds, and genetically modified foods should be labelled as such.
Yes but producers should not be able to patent seeds and require labelling of foods that are genetically modified
No personally, but require the labelling of foods that are genetically modified.
Yes, as long as the produce shows that there aren't any side effects that could hurt the environment as well as the ones eating the produce.
@8QYZGFZ4yrs4Y
As long as they are safe
@Elyspethian4yrs4Y
Yes, though production monopoly should be regulated; such foods must be made knowable of being modified and further testing upon the impact of engineered food should be understood and be discussed transparently with the public—modified materials should be regulated to ensure that those consuming said products will not be met with harmful side effects. Access to viable alternatives which will benefit the communities should also be made available.
i remain cautious but If it's been proven no threat to life, human or otherwise; and if it can be used to alleviate world hunger
Yes but not at the expense of biodiversity
Yes so that more people can be fed, but there should be greater emphasis placed on educating people about food waste and the impact of food waste on the environment
Yes where the crop is not patented and does not require a proprietary fertiliser blend. Looking at you Monsanto!
Yes but producers should not be able to create seeds which can only be active by purchasing more of their product.
@97MNRYY2yrs2Y
Yes, by require labelling of genetically modified food, and make it so they cannot patent a seed.
Yes, but producers should not be able to patent seeds and require the labelling of foods which are genetically modified.
Yes in principle but with very stringent safety control.
Yes, though testing and research of such products must be thorough and transparent; wariness of monopolisation of patents between richer and poorer regions and an understanding as to how this plays a role in dependency and inaccessibility, as perpetuated by said regions of affluence.
Yes, but only if they have been through an extensive testing process
Yes, but only for plants.
@8T9T88D4yrs4Y
No, I think we should do more research on the long-term effects of genetic engineering
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