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sykosystem · 06-18-2003, 07:17 PM

from http://www.catalyzerjournal.com/cnew...yiiRpeoYw.html :
"The first treaty ever designed to detect biological diversity from contamination by genetically modified products was passed on June 13th, and will enter into force on September 11, 2003. All exporters of genetically modified products designed for release into the environment will be required to take the measures necessary to prevent contamination of other crops;
"The Parties shall ensure that the development, handling, transport, use, transfer and release of any living modified organisms are undertaken in a manner that prevents or reduces the risks to biological diversity, taking also into account risks to human health."

The US declined to sign the treaty, which received the 50 ratifications necessary to pass into law. "

GM products are a confusing issue. They could be disastrous for health in future simply because their safety has not been proven. But then there's the issue of countries that need food aid rejecting it due to it being genetically modified. What does everyone think?

06-18-2003, 07:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
sykosystem Upright	Genetically modified products from http://www.catalyzerjournal.com/cnew...yiiRpeoYw.html : "The first treaty ever designed to detect biological diversity from contamination by genetically modified products was passed on June 13th, and will enter into force on September 11, 2003. All exporters of genetically modified products designed for release into the environment will be required to take the measures necessary to prevent contamination of other crops; "The Parties shall ensure that the development, handling, transport, use, transfer and release of any living modified organisms are undertaken in a manner that prevents or reduces the risks to biological diversity, taking also into account risks to human health." The US declined to sign the treaty, which received the 50 ratifications necessary to pass into law. " GM products are a confusing issue. They could be disastrous for health in future simply because their safety has not been proven. But then there's the issue of countries that need food aid rejecting it due to it being genetically modified. What does everyone think?