How do You Know if Your Food is Genetically Modified? 23 Jan 2004
...are kept largely in the dark about GM products, and most are not aware they are
eating these foods because there are no labeling requirements for GM foods. ... (Mercola, Illinois)
'They're trying to dump GM wheat on SA' 23 Jan 2004
There is no labelling to differentiate it (GM foods) from anything else. It
is not a requirement, there is not a necessity to do it," Green said. ... (Independent Online, South Africa)
Commissioners to plough through GMOs 23 Jan 2004
The discussion will take in a wealth of EU policies on genetically modified organisms
(GMOs), from the idea of identifying codes for GM foods, mooted by the ... (EUpolitix, Belgium)
Press Review: Russia stops gas for Belarus, new Yukos arrest 23 Jan 2004
...to put citizens� health at risk" (Greenpeace Russia announced Thursday the results
of its research into the presence of genetically modified (GM) foods in ... (PRIME-TASS (subscription), Russia)
Moscow Shelves Not GM-Free Jan 22, 2004
More and more companies are using so-called GM foods without informing
consumers, Greenpeace said Thursday. "GM foods have not been ... (Moscow Times, Russia)
GM Giants Pin Hopes On Africa Jan 22, 2004
African countries are coming under increasing pressure from international seed companies
to embrace genetically modified (GM) foods, say South Africa's anti-GM ... (AllAfrica.com, Africa)
Battling over Biotechnology Jan 22, 2004
States. The US�Europe standoff on GM foods is significant in its
own right, but it also affects other countries around the world. ... (Truth about Trade & Technology, United States)
Genetically Modified Food: The Americas' New 'Green Revolution'? Jan 22, 2004
...article. Pressured by their consumers, the European Union and the United
States are at odds over the merits and the use of GM foods. ... (Truth about Trade & Technology, United States)
UK/USA: Whole Foods Market: going organic in the UK (COMMENT) - ... Jan 21, 2004
...by consumers' desire for trusted food sources as confidence in the food industry
has been shaken by health scare scandals and the controversy over GM foods. ... (just-food.com, UK)
Is Europe ready to embrace GMOs? Jan 14, 2004
The law will be passed by the cabinet in February.". The draft specifically
states that all GM foods must be clearly labelled. But ... (Food Production, Europe)
Traces of GM DNA found in digestive tract Jan 21, 2004
...the observed survival of transgenic DNA from a GM plant during passage through the
small intestine should be considered in future safety assessments of GM foods ... (Food Production, Europe)
Nigeria Should Be More Than a Tiger in Devt, Says UNESCO Jan 21, 2004
...doing research and hence exciting young people but certainly the production of new
strains of grains and not just talking about Genetic Modified foods (GM Foods ... (AllAfrica.com, Africa)
Germany To Greenlight GM Food Labeling Jan 12, 2004
The law will be passed by the cabinet in February.". The draft requires
that all GM foods must be clearly labelled. But consumers ... (Deutsche Welle, Germany)
Germany to pass genetically-modified food law Jan 13, 2004
The draft requires that all GM foods be clearly labeled. But consumers
could still be left in the dark if the genetically-modified ... (Xinhua, China)
Group targets UK GM scientists Jan 8, 2004
...a list of life scientists and others who it says are playing an active role in
the �massive and deceptive [public relations] push� to promote GM foods. ... (Biomedcentral.com, UK)
Germany to allow import of GMOs Jan 15, 2004
...on the authorization of new GM products for import into the EU, although it has long
allowed some food ingredients containing small concentrations of GM foods. ... (Frankfurter Allgemeine, Germany)
Anti-GM troops set for action Jan 17, 2004
This grew to 80 per cent when a clause was added indicating 71 per cent of European
consumers, a significant export market, did not want to eat GM foods. ... (New Zealand Herald, New Zealand)
Germany to pass GM food law Jan 13, 2004
The draft requires that all GM foods must be clearly labelled. But
consumers could still be left in the dark if the genetically ... (Food Ingredients First, Netherlands)
Test question slows Nesquik suit Jan 18, 2004
Following the standard test for GM foods laid down by the Ministry of Agriculture
last May, scientists didn't find any GM substances in the drink. ... (China Daily, China)
Lean, green image cracks US market Jan 18, 2004
...consumers. Contrary to popular belief, Americans don't like the idea
of GM foods and Atkins Ranch promotes itself as being GM-free. (New Zealand Herald, New Zealand)
European Press Review: The Iranian Pressure Cooker Jan 13, 2004
In an editorial, the paper wrote that labeling like this will enable
the consumer to decide for or against GM foods. That is, if ... (Deutsche Welle, Germany)
Genetically Modified Organisms Jan 13, 2004
The 'simplified procedure' for putting on the market GM-foods which are considered
to be substantially equivalent to existing foods will be abandoned. ... (EurActiv.com, Belgium)
GM study results published Jan 13, 2004
The trials were launched by former Environment Minister Michael Meacher, who has
become one of the leading critics of GM foods since he lost his job last summer ... (ITV.COM, UK)
Germany drafting law to allow genetically modified crops Jan 12, 2004
...the move, Renate Kuenast, of the environmentalist Greens party, said the government
saw no health risks for consumers in genetically modified (GM) foods. ... (EU Business, UK)
No Franken Food for Europe Jan 13, 2004
GM crops commercially. More than three-quarters of German consumers
are opposed to GM foods, surveys have shown. This figure is ... (Deutsche Welle, Germany)
Sowing seeds of resistance to GM Jan 8, 2004
...potential human health effects of food... there is nothing yet available
for GM foods in any country". No wonder the British Medical ... (The Scotsman, UK)
Germany drafting law to regulate genetically modified crops Jan 12, 2004
Kuenast, a member of the pro-enviromentalist Greens party, said the government
saw no consumer health risks in genetically modified (GM) foods. ... (EU Business, UK)
The costly travails of Canadian farmers Jan 15, 2004
...farmers (see article). Nor are vegetarians exempt, given all Canada's
concerns over genetically modified (GM) foods. On January ... (Economist (subscription), UK)
GM crops keep growing Jan 14, 2004
These figures mask the growing worldwide rejection of GM foods, the crop failures
in countries like India, and the evidence of environmental damage.�. ... (Biomedcentral.com, UK)
EU Food Agency Prepares to Assess Live GMO Crops Jan 9, 2004
With EU countries split down the middle on whether to lift their ban on new genetically
modified (GM) foods and crops, the views of the European Food Safety ... (Reuters, United States)
EU Food Agency Prepares to Assess Live GMO Crops Jan 11, 2004
With EU countries split down the middle on whether to lift their ban on new genetically
modified (GM) foods and crops, the views of the European Food Safety ... (Planet Ark, NY)
Subtle differences in candidates' farm policies Jan 15, 2004
He would restore the Conservation Security Program (CSP) to full funding.
He favors mandatory labeling of genetically modified (GM) foods. ... (Agriculture.com)
The FSF, Linux's Hit Men Jan 1, 2004
...somehow. And, apparently, that's not just an idle analogy. Actually, I am impressed
by GM foods. The amount that we will learn about them is fantastic! ... (Slashdot)
A taste for new things Jan 2, 2004
At the centre of the debate was American K. Dunn Gifford, founder of Oldways
Preservation Trust, the foremost campaigner against GM foods. ... (The Star, Malaysia)
Resistance to New Foods Has Been the Norm Dec 29, 2003
Today, similar unfounded stories are being spread about biotechnology, he says. "In
addition to claims about the negative impact of GM foods on the environment ... (Truth about Trade & Technology, United States)
Britain `Has Moral Duty to Fund GM Research` Dec 29, 2003
Use of Genetically Modified Crops in Developing Countries', the Nuffield Council
on Bioethics says Britain is ignoring a moral imperative to promote GM foods ... (Truth about Trade & Technology, United States)
Recommendation: The Sunday Times Oxford Literary Festival Jan 10, 2004
Colin Blakemore will discuss scientific accountability, and Jonathan Porritt will
be making a rare appearance to debate the issues surrounding GM foods. ... (The Sunday Times (subscription), UK)
Bayer staff win protection over GM protests Jan 1, 2004
...special exclusion zones. This marks the first time that anti-harassment
laws have been invoked in the furore over GM foods. A High ... (Financial Times (subscription), UK)
Bioethical council in favour of GM crops Jan 4, 2004
...technology. In Britain, and Europe as a whole, the general consensus
from the consumer is one of extreme reticence towards GM foods. ... (Food Navigator, France)
Recent law imposes 'strict' liability for product defects Dec 30, 2003
...naturally grown. However, processed objects might include frozen goods,
for example. (How about GM foods? That's arguable.). Software ... (Korea Herald, South Korea)
