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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@9H7ZBHC1yr1Y
Yes, but genetically modified food should only be used to feed the poor and homeless and made to be as cheap as possible whilst still meeting national health standards
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.
@9DJWLQF2yrs2Y
No, we should stick to traditional practices
@92S3SGQ3yrs3Y
Genetic modifications need to show that there is no interface with human genetics
@8RH2GF44yrs4Y
Not needed in the UK, but possibly needed in other countries with poor farming possibilities
@8RBR6BP4yrs4Y
As long as it is done in a safe way
@8QHRZL64yrs4Y
To some extent, however first world countries should limit their use of them.
@8P6C7BR4yrs4Y
Yes but not used as much as they are. You would have to slowly decrease it so as not to cause crashes
@98ZLWC22yrs2Y
With strict regulation and control and where there is a specific purpose eg disease resistance
@8RGK6MZ4yrs4Y
If supported by the government
Not for aesthetic purposes, only health
@8WZMVWF3yrs3Y
No, it is against British Agriculture and the rural economy and community
@8VMSYZP4yrs4Y
I do not support the use of genetically engineered anything – including vaccines and other drugs.
@8TGJDVS4yrs4Y
Yes, but only subject to checks by scientists into their ecological effects
@9CZSSJKConservative2yrs2Y
Yes but just crops not meat
@98QG4NG2yrs2Y
Yes, as long as it doesn’t hurt animals/livestock/wildlife.
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