Recent Changes

Independent research and an on-farm surveys found that since 1999 GM crops have failed to deliver the promised benefits of significantly increase yields or decrease herbicide and pesticide use (Barbosa, 2011).
Solution III: Sustainable agriculture:
(Barbosa, 2011). The link, AbleWellness, attached elaborate more on this subject.
The focal point of the next page is how moral principles deal with Genetically Modified food.
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One of the main problems for food producers is that there are no established international laws or standards for GM-crops or GM-foods. This creates a problem when importing or exporting GM-crops and GM-foods. Who is held liable if the foods are not up to par with our standards, creating political tension.
Solution II: 9 International bodies are currently working on regulating different aspects of food safety.
These"These institutions fall BioSafety Protocol (BSP).(BSP)". These organization
{pesticides_on_food[1].jpg} Problem III: GM crops failed to deliver promised benefits:
Independent research and an on-farm surveys found that since 1999 GM crops have failed to deliver the promised benefits of significantly increase yields or decrease herbicide and pesticide use (Barbosa, 2011).

EthicsEquality
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So II believe our society have beenhas developed genetically has been expandedexplained through the understandingprocess of making the genetically modified food supposed to become this world has increaseis increasing more over has been developeddeveloping more for the world and for the resourceresources for all evolution that began thousands of by the DNADNA, but it is more varyvariety for the society is to grow and be useused for now to come. However, it is here to stay.
Many think in the long runyears to come, but others sick by eating genetically modified in the long run for thefuture because society will to ten years from now.years. We have it for many centuries beforealready (Pariaz, 2007). Pariaz, 2007). over the years, genetically modified foods have been here since the early years where society was traveling from the country to country around the world through our " novel" foods were modified through agricultural practices. The food resources will beare being used in somewhat a good purpose to feedbecause it feeds everyone around the worldworld, including the modified foods would bewill vary and make it better by the development of the food the long runrun, but it will be vary from
Right to Know
modified foods, almost of all the countries nations should behave been investigating the decade's research findingsfindings.This should be done before using the genetically modified organisms, as doing sobecause they would find that eating them could be in the long runfuture (Ho, Cummins,
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" In fact [the] evidence has been building up since 1980's that should have halted the development of commericalization of many, if not all genetically modified crops, if the precautionary principle had been applied" (Ho,Cummins, & Saunders, 2007, para.10). For example, "In Africa, genetically modifed foods were sent over as food aid after widespread rejection and protest, putting millions of the most vulnerable people at risk from the health hazards of genetically modified organisms, and threatening to contaminate their food supply for years to come" (Ho, Cummins, & Saunders, 2007, para. 9).

While many European countries initially rejected the idea of GM foods, the growing economic need for cheaper food in greater quantities overwhelmed the majority of other concerns. In fact, the global GM seed market had grown to about $6.9 billion in 2007, with an even more promising future, assuming declining economic conditions (Cage, 2008). Outside of Europe, other developing countries also began farming GM crops (21 countries, in fact), as their financial need, coupled with hunger, drove them to resort to such measures (Fukuda-Par, 2007). Despite the growing public concerns that have risen against GM crops, the financial benefits that resulted from their introduction were staggering. GM crops even helped Thailand recover from China's economic crisis in 1997, and the tax-free trade they were insisting on because of it (Weasel, 2009). Economies were (and still are) shook and shifted by the effects of GM foods. However, slowly but surely, the world is creeping back into its original stance on the issue. In fact, surveys indicate that public support for GM foods dropped 5% from 2006 to 2007 alone (Cage, 2008). This goes to show that consumers are becoming more aware of the products they purchase, and are seeing their purchases as a form of support to the companies from which they choose to purchase their goods and/or services. GM foods have developed a bad public image, and the idea of "Frankenstein Food" is becoming impossible to market (Savitz & Weber, 2006). Consumers are undoubtedly becoming more aware, as well as emotional. In this new marketplace, there is far less room for companies who place their focus solely on their bottom line. GM farmers using dangerous chemicals and pesticides aren't doing as well in the modern market. In fact, they're being met with protests and heavy opposition, like the Monsanto Corporation when they tried introducing GM crops to Europe, a 96 million dollar mistake (Kiernan, 2009). Dollars and cents are slowly starting to agree that consumers (and farmers) still prefer their food the natural way, assuming they can afford it.
Health
arise when examininexamining GM-foods is issues including liver , heart ,liver, heart, and brain diets. More thenthan 80% of These include vegtables,vegetables, rice, corn, systems, and showerdshowed structural changes in thiertheir white blood cells makiingmaking them more up; enlarged tissues ,tissues, including the that could vebe a sign that's the humanshuman's equivalent of
Consumer Reaction
The School of Economics, University of Maine, conducted a survey about consumer reactions to genetically modified foods.The result varies among three consumer segments with different attitudes to the risks and benefits of GM foods.

It's extremely hard to classify health problems that are the result of GM foods. "one of the most unscientific and dangerous statements made by biotech proponents is that millions of people in the US have been eating GM food for a decade and no has gottent sick. On the contrary, GM foods might already be contributing to serious, widespread health problems, but since no one is monitoring for this, it could take decades to identify" (Smith, 2007, p.10). So, wheher we realize it or not, we have been consuming GM food for some time. And the possibility that a new unintentionally allergen may introduce itself as a result of genetically modifying food does exists. Many countries around the world have taking the initiative to ban genetically modifying food from their country. Meanwhile, those that continue to sell GM food are taking proper environmental risk assessment to ensure that there are no issues concerning the environment or human health.
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Problem II:ThereII: There are no
One of the main problems for food producers is that there are no established international laws or standards for GM-crops or GM-foods. This creates a problem when importing or exporting GM-crops and GM-foods. Who is held liable if the foods are not up to par with our standards, creating political tension.
of food saftey.safety.
These institutions science -based orginizations:organizations: the International International Epizootics OrrganizationOrganization (OIE), Codex Food and Argiculture OrginizationAgriculture Organization of the such as enviromentalenvironmental protection and goals: the OrganisationOrganization of Economic (OECD), Regional InitativesInitiatives and the Cartagena BioSafteyBioSafety Protocol (BSP). Thses orginizationsThese organization came together for health, safteysafety, and labeling
{pesticides_on_food[1].jpg} Problem III: GM crops failed to deliver promised benefits:
Independent research and an on-farm surveys found that since 1999 GM crops have failed to deliver the promised benefits of significantly increase yields or decrease herbicide and pesticide use (Barbosa, 2011).

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Problem II:There are no agreed international standards for assessing risks of GM-Crops and GM-Foods.
no established international laws or standards to assess the risk of GM-Foods. Anotherfor GM-crops or GM-foods. This creates a problem when importing or exporting GM-crops and GM-foods. Who is that they lack good testing facilities. This means thatheld liable if a third world country sold us food that wasthe foods are not up with our standards they would be held liable, potentiallystandards, creating political
Solution II: Base Judgments9 International bodies are currently working on Scientific Evidence.
In North America, weregulating different aspects of food saftey.
These institutions fall into three types. Five are largely science -based orginizations: the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC), International Epizootics Orrganization (OIE), Codex Alimentarius (Codex), The Food and Argiculture Orginization of the United Nations(FAO),and the World Health Organization (WTO), is a trade-based organization. The three others have very good testing facilities that allow us to basebroader objectives such as enviromental protection and other social or conclusions on solid scientific evidence. Europe also has accesspolitical goals: the Organisation of Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), Regional Initatives and the Cartagena BioSaftey Protocol (BSP). Thses orginizations came together to good testing facilities,develop standards for health, saftey and this allows them not onlylabeling of GM-foods. Also they want to base there judgments on solid scientific evidence as well, but Europe also takes social considerations into account. However, despiteestablish testing procedures to ensure that the potential social adversities, GM-Crops and GM-Food developmentsinternational standards are moving along quite fast.met. Finally they want to create a system to manage GM-foods.(Phillips, 2003)
{pesticides_on_food[1].jpg} Problem III: GM crops failed to deliver promised benefits:
Independent research and an on-farm surveys found that since 1999 GM crops have failed to deliver the promised benefits of significantly increase yields or decrease herbicide and pesticide use (Barbosa, 2011).

Impacts of Genetically Modified Food
Economic
afford it.
Health
10 years". (Smith's, 2007).
Consumer Reaction
The School of Economics, University of Maine, conducted a survey about consumer reactions to genetically modified foods.The result varies among three consumer segments with different attitudes to the risks and benefits of GM foods.

While many European countries initially rejected the idea of GM foods, the growing economic need for cheaper food in greater quantities overwhelmed the majority of other concerns. In fact, the global GM seed market had grown to about $6.9 billion in 2007, with an even more promising future, assuming declining economic conditions (Cage, 2008). Outside of Europe, other developing countries also began farming GM crops (21 countries, in fact), as their financial need, coupled with hunger, drove them to resort to such measures (Fukuda-Par, 2007). Despite the growing public concerns that have risen against GM crops, the financial benefits that resulted from their introduction were staggering. GM crops even helped Thailand recover from China's economic crisis in 1997, and the tax-free trade they were insisting on because of it (Weasel, 2009). Economies were (and still are) shook and shifted by the effects of GM foods. However, slowly but surely, the world is creeping back into its original stance on the issue. In fact, surveys indicate that public support for GM foods dropped 5% from 2006 to 2007 alone (Cage, 2008). This goes to show that consumers are becoming more aware of the products they purchase, and are seeing their purchases as a form of support to the companies from which they choose to purchase their goods and/or services. GM foods have developed a bad public image, and the idea of "Frankenstein Food" is becoming impossible to market (Savitz & Weber, 2006). Consumers are undoubtedly becoming more aware, as well as emotional. In this new marketplace, there is far less room for companies who place their focus solely on their bottom line. GM farmers using dangerous chemicals and pesticides aren't doing as well in the modern market. In fact, they're being met with protests and heavy opposition, like the Monsanto Corporation when they tried introducing GM crops to Europe, a 96 million dollar mistake (Kiernan, 2009). Dollars and cents are slowly starting to agree that consumers (and farmers) still prefer their food the natural way, assuming they can afford it.
Health
the major health concerns that arise when examining Genetically Modified Foodsexaminin GM-foods is the increase in allergieshealth related issues including liver , heart , and anaphylaxis. A waybrain damage.GM-foods are already a part of our daily diets. More then 80% of processed foods in the US contain GM-foods. These include vegtables, rice, corn, soybeans, salad dressings, soft drinks, eggs, chicken, and even baby formulas. Consumers are not aware that we deal with thisthese products contain GM-food because labeling is by conductingprohibited. In a lab test between GM-foodsrats were fed GM potatoes. Their results came as follows, "had smaller livers, hearts, testicles and non GM-foods. "When a gene is from a crop of known allergenicity, it is easybrains, damaged immune systems, and showerd structural changes in thier white blood cells makiing them more vulnerable to establish weather the GM-Food is allergenic using vicrotest" (Pusztai, para. 5, 2001). When transferring genes from an unknown source never consumed or with unknown allergenicity, allergens increase. Currently, food regulations require extensive researchinfection and safety proceduresdisease compared to be performed onrats fed non GM-foods. Thymus and spleen damage showed up; enlarged tissues , including the GM-Crops. This procedure is to insure that these crops do not containpancreas and substancesintestines; and there were cases of liver atrophy as well as significant proliferation of stomach and intestines cells that can cause toxic or allergic reactions.could ve a sign of greater future risk of cancer. Equally alarming results showed up after 10 days of testing, and they persisted after 110 days that's the humans equivalent of 10 years".
Consumer Reaction
The School of Economics, University of Maine, conducted a survey about consumer reactions to genetically modified foods.The result varies among three consumer segments with different attitudes to the risks and benefits of GM foods.

EthicsEquality
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to stay. Many
Many think that
Right to Know
Instead of hiding the disadvantages from the research findings of the genetically modified foods, almost of all the countries or nations should be investigating the last decade's research findings before using genetically modified organisms, as doing so could be harmful. Regulators should have actually read the findings from the 1980's before ingoring or dismissing them. The researchers knew that the injection of our crops and food resources with pesticides or changing the DNA would affect us in the long run (Ho, Cummins, & Saunders, 2007).