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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@9NJFWC610mos10MO
Provided there is regulatory control and monitoring. labelling is important - consumers should know what they are buying
@9NQ8VFS10mos10MO
Yes, but thorough research should be undertaken to prevent potential environmental impacts of crossbreeding between genetically modified plants and wild plants.
@9Q9WPPP9mos9MO
Yes, to an extent. I don't think you should be able to patent seeds, but using GMOs does impact the food chain, which could have long reaching and unforeseeable consequences.
@9G5MCLJ1yr1Y
Label the foods, and GM crop producing farms must be have stricter regulations and oversight, and processed differently to regular crops.
@9FK2SCC2yrs2Y
Yes as long as rigourus testing is done, companies can't patent seeds and genetically modified foods are labelled
@9DMBP7Y2yrs2Y
100% no. I've yet to see any science that can out maneuver nature. The earth has been here for billions of years. Nature and life will always find a way. Trust it.
@9BLKH4C2yrs2Y
Yes, as long as it's 100% safe.
@92WJ4XM3yrs3Y
No, but potentially in the future based on the direction of the research and groups in control of the crops.
@92M9R9N3yrs3Y
People don’t understand what GMO is. The majority of food we eat have been GM.
@8ZPD5WR3yrs3Y
all our crops have been genetically engineered by evolving or selective breeding.
@8SL4WYQ4yrs4Y
Providing they are proven safe and have no long term effects on our health
@8SJPXYK4yrs4Y
No, this term is too broad. There are more effective methods that are good for yields, soil use, nature and price.
@8G8M85S4yrs4Y
Yes but need to think about cross fertilisation
@98XVW8F2yrs2Y
Yes. As long as no side health issues or effects on environment or animal kingdom are demonstrated.
@8TG49FS4yrs4Y
No. We do not have Permission to Play at being God.
@8WHPWPK3yrs3Y
Yes, but all agriculture should be nationalised to ensure that GM technology is used to help feed more people, not to benefit wealthy corporations.
@8T9KJ534yrs4Y
yes but there should be a variety pool of seeds kept safe in case of a faulty clone
@8SPRZJN4yrs4Y
Yes, as long as it is not a danger to health & companies are honest and held to account accordingly
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