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This further release on unwanted orgranisms is unnecessary and another sign of capitulation to MNCs rather than the wishes of the people.
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Genetically modified corn is on its way for use in animal feed.
This further release on unwanted orgranisms is unnecessary and another sign of capitulation to MNCs rather than the wishes of the people.
Full story (europa.eu.int)
We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when creating them
Originally Posted by david
Will final processors be required to indicate on their packaging if their animals were fed on GMO-foodstuffs?
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I was trying to find that out but so far had no luck.
But now there are many gmos floating around 'approved' by the EU now, for instance here (scroll down) where uses are stated vaguely as for 'processing', 'feed', 'cultivation' and so on. I have never yet seen a product labelled 'may contain gmos' or 'made with EU-approved gmos' so what, qtman, do you think are the chances of such notification happening for this gmo?
We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when creating them
We're probably OK in Ireland in that we have advanced traceability systems, which will allow retailers to meet the demand for labelling, whether it is required or not.I was trying to find that out but so far had no luck.
But now there are many gmos floating around 'approved' by the EU now, for instance here (scroll down) where uses are stated vaguely as for 'processing', 'feed', 'cultivation' and so on. I have never yet seen a product labelled 'may contain gmos' or 'made with EU-approved gmos' so what, qtman, do you think are the chances of such notification happening for this gmo?
What worries me is eating in restaurants and chippers at matches and stuff like that. They'll obviously be more inclined to buy GMO-fed beef and poultry if they are required to label the final product.
Cross-pollination is a worry too. How does your average beef farmer know his feed hasn't been cross-pollinated?
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In the link I posted it states, "Clear labelling provides farmers and consumers with the information they need to decide whether to buy the product or not."
To be truthful, I buy 90% organic or locally-produced food so I'm actually less likely to notice warnings on packets.
However, not knowing the exact requirements for labelling foodstuffs - I do need to find out more - one would question whether people will buy food if it clearly states that it contains gmos. I don't think most would but obviously it wouldn't bother some. So,
really?They'll obviously be more inclined to buy GMO-fed beef and poultry if they are required to label the final product.
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Indeed.Cross-pollination is a worry too. How does your average beef farmer know his feed hasn't been cross-pollinated?
We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when creating them
We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when creating them
Well so long as it's cost effective!
MJ Coughlan,
Waterford City.
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You are what you eat.
We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when creating them
Let that up to the individual to decide.
MJ Coughlan,
Waterford City.
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I sincerely wish that was the case.Let that up to the individual to decide.
As has been intimated, if you eat meat, go into a restaurant, order a steak and ask if the feed the poor animal was fed on contained gmos, (ignoring the cross-contamination issue) well, what's the chances of anyone knowing, let alone answering 'yes'?
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