GM foods dazzling and charming eyes safe or not fixed

Yesterday, Mr. Li called the newspaper: “The same peanut oil, some marked 'non-genetically modified', and some did not have anything, I would like to ask how to distinguish what is genetically modified and non-transgenic? Genetically modified foods dare not Eat it?” For this reason, the reporter learned from the city quality supervision department that the safety of genetically modified foods is currently inconclusive, but manufacturers should indicate whether they are genetically modified foods, allowing consumers to clearly consume.

Genes "can not switch" consumers do not understand

"You don't see anything on this barrel of oil, but this barrel has such an obvious 'non-genetically modified' logo. Buying peanut oil usually only pays attention to price, brand, and general raw materials. It has never noticed that there is such a logo." The citizen Lee's family, the reporter saw the two barrels of oil.

The reporter saw that a barrel of branded peanut oil had a "non-genetically modified" logo in a prominent position, and there was no relevant logo in another prominent position in the barrel, but the reporter saw such a line in the dense composition behind it: "Processing raw materials For genetically modified soybeans." "What does the gene not turn around?" Mr. Li expressed to reporters his worries.

Most foods do not have "genetically modified" labels

Subsequently, the reporter visited several large supermarkets in the urban area and discovered that soybean oil and corn oil, which are most commonly consumed by consumers, are generally genetically labeled. However, other foods besides peanut oil, such as soy milk, bean flour, biscuits, potato chips, instant noodles, and even fruits and vegetables, are not labeled as genetically modified foods. Consumers generally do not know that: Where can I know if I'm genetically modified?"

It is understood that the Regulations on the Administration of Agricultural Genetically Modified Organisms Regulations and other regulations require that the genetically modified crops that appear on the market in China must be clearly marked, and the scope of genetically modified markers should be limited to 17 categories of products including soybeans, corn, rapeseed, cotton and tomato. The genetically modified foods are marked in the following manner: In the case of stereotyped packaging, they are marked on the marked position of the label; in bulk, they are marked on the price tag or on a separate signboard.

Is it safe to say whether "GM" is safe or not?

What is genetically modified? According to reports, GM technology refers to the separation of a gene fragment from an organism, which is modified to be introduced into the genome of another organism, so as to achieve the purpose of transforming the organism. Transgenic technology breaks the boundaries between species. For example, researchers can implant a gene for cold-resistance in fish into a tomato and artificially create a new breed of hardy tomato. Foods containing genetically modified organisms are genetically modified foods.

Is the safety of genetically modified foods guaranteed? Food experts at home and abroad have been arguing over this issue. When the reporter consulted the Municipal Quality Supervision Bureau, the quality supervisor said that according to the regulations, the foods sold in the market should clearly and clearly tell the consumers as long as they belong to genetically modified foods, and they should be clearly identified on the product packaging. Where the safety of genetically modified foods is inconclusive, consumers' rights to know and choices should be fully respected so that consumers can choose freely.