Earlier this month, Quebec MP Gilles Perron tabled for second reading a private member’s Bill, C-517, which if passed will provide mandatory labelling of genetically engineered foods in Canada. Make your voice heard and support this important legislation.
There is overwhelming consumer support to label foods that contain GMOs all over the world. However, maybe even of a greater concern is the progression of nanotechnology. As it unknowingly seeps into our food, the UK leading organic certifying body, The Soil Association, has taken steps to make sure it stays out of organic food.
The Soil Association said its position was at the core of the organic movement’s values of protecting human health.
Gundula Azeez, Soil Association policy manager, said: “We are deeply concerned at the government’s failure to follow scientific advice and regulate products. There should be an immediate freeze on the commercial release of nanomaterials until there is a sound body of scientific research into all the health impacts.”
He compared the developments with genetically modified foods, another area that has been controversial, with many consumers suspicious of the technology involved.
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