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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It depends on the nature of the modification and requires many rules and regulations. But if it is a modification designed to harm wildlife then no
@9JXZ7LQ1yr1Y
Yes. Producers should not be able to patent the seeds and be required to label their products as genetically modified.
In principle yes, but if profit is main driver being this, it is a huge risk for all sorts of reasons. Again, regulation is needed first.
@9P6XL2B9mos9MO
Yes, but ban the patenting of seeds & genetic material and require labelling of all genetically modified food.
YES!! But the main applications of this research should be for foreign aid and countries (or areas of the UK in the future) experiencing drought/flooding and other detrimental climate conditions.
@9FJTBGD2yrs2Y
Yes, but they should be labelled and unable to be patented.
Only if an ethical and environmental impact assessment has been made and only with the strict requirement that producers are not able to patent seeds or sue for cross-fertilisation contamination.
Full labelling should be mandatory. Traceability procedures should be robust. Patenting of seeds should be illegal.
@rosball220501Labour2yrs2Y
Yes, but requite the labelling of foods that are genetically modified. In addition to this, producers should not be able to patent seeds.
As long as the food is edible and safe
Yes but only if they are subject to extensive, case-by-case, science-based food evaluation.
No. All our food production should be changing to regenerative, and permaculture design
Depends what for. In order to use more pesticides, no. To increase yield or nutrition could be advantageous.
Within limits of purpose
No, genetically modified crops and food should be banned.
@8P6C7BR4yrs4Y
Yes but not used as much as they are. You would have to slowly decrease it so as not to cause crashes
@8NYVYHB4yrs4Y
I support it as long as it's environmentally friendly.
@9CXF6S82yrs2Y
Yes, but regulations should be enforced to deter unforseen crop failure
Not for aesthetic purposes, only health
No, if animals won't eat it why would it be good for humans. Clear labelling should be enforced on all GMO products
For third world countries yes.
Yes, but GM crops should be modified to prevent cross pollination with non-GM species
Yes but no patented seeds and labels
@9D355DL2yrs2Y
Yes, but require the labelling of foods that are genetically modified and it is done safely
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