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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@9PF3J7H9mos9MO
Yes, but proof of no damage to the environment and no long term health issues must be ensured and strict regulations applied.
@Bx9911mos11MO
in certain situations where the genetic modification was performed to make the crop more healthy and robust
@93THDCL3yrs3Y
Yes, but with minimal meddling.
@9357MFP3yrs3Y
Depends what you mean by GE.
@92YTJ993yrs3Y
Yes, all food is genetically modified due to artificial selection.
@92KVTKQ3yrs3Y
Yes, but production of non-genetically engineered crops and foods should be tax incentivised
@8ZWHLQSPlaid Cymru3yrs3Y
Yes, but producers should not be able to patent seeds, and genetically modified foods should be labelled as such.
@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.
@98DMS7D2yrs2Y
yes but has to be labelled as such and seeds should not be able to be patented
@92XQYXR3yrs3Y
No seed patent and must be labelled
@92Q6QBJ3yrs3Y
Yes but only after detailed and intense scientific testing to prove those gm crops and foods can cause no harm short or long term to humans, animals and the environment.
@8YG7WN83yrs3Y
It depends if it is for profit and where it occurs, e.g. in poorer parts of the world, especially rural areas with extreme weather/soil conditions guaranteed crop could prolong the average lifespan of a resident/citizen.
@8WRYKMJLiberal Democrat3yrs3Y
Organic is not always affordable
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