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Some countries that have banned one or more GMO crops are:
Australia - ban on MON 810, one type of GMO corn
Austria - banned GMO corn and rape seed since 1999
Bulgaria - Official ban on GMO cultivation and MON 810
France - ban on MON 810.
Germany - ban on MON 810 and Amflora potato (Amflora potato was grown, but has had approval withdrawn)
Greece - ban on MON 810
Hungary - ban on MON 810 and Amflora potato
Italy - ban on MON 810
Luxembourg - ban on MON 810 and Amflora potato
Poland: ban on all MON 810 GMO varieties and Amflora potato
Romania: Ban on MON 810
Switzerland: In 2005, the Swiss voted by referendum a 5-year moratorium against the commercial cultivation of GM crops and animals. The ban has been extended twice and extends until December 2017.
In addition, many countries have areas that have been designated "GMO-free zones."
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Why have countries agreed to ban the use of some ozone-destroying compounds?
About 180 ccountries have agreed to the ban. Us, Japan, India to name a few.
What are the risks and benefits of GM plants?
Benefits: GM plants may be engineered to be resistant to environmental threats such as pest insects or damage from too dry or too wet conditions. GM crops can also be engineered to mature more quickly, or have higher nutrient content. These benefits will help ease malnutrition and ensure food security in developing countries. However, GM foods are also developed to look and taste more appealing than their non-GM counterparts. The Risks associated with GM crops can include the the transfer of genes from one organism to another. For example, if the gene which conveys resistance to a parasite gets into a undesirable organism which is kept in check by that parasite, then that pest organism may grow out of control. Likewise, if resistance to a pesticide/herbicide can be genetically inserted into a crop, then the crop can be sprayed with the pesticide/herbicide without worrying that the crop will suffer from the usual effects of exposure. People tend to be worried that GM crops are a danger to themselves, but according to a study in the journal Science, there is little or no evidence to suggest that GM crops are a direct danger to humans: However, critics maintain that this is because of insufficient testing of GM crops.
When was the DDT ban ended?
The DDT ban was not ended.
What is a gm in metric and what is it converted to grams?
what is a gm in metric and what is it when converted from 17gm's to gm's
Are Safeway russet potatoes gm?
In rare cases, possibly because the food system so so vast it is difficult to manage entirely. However, GM russets are typically not sold on supermarket shelves, like all other GM foods, they are used mainly for processed food items like instant potatoes, bag soups, or frozen dishes. At one point after McDonalds rejected the GM russet for their fries, I though funding for that project failed. Hopefully they didn't restart it but my brain says otherwise, I am sure they have been making GM russets for some time even after the McDonalds scandal.
Why have some countries outlawed GM foods?
there are many different reasons that some countries have outlawed GM foods, for example. * unknown health risks. * threat to the environment and biodiversity. * risk of allergy * ethical views
What foods affected by gm foods?
Your moms
When can GM foods be purchased AND where can the GM foods be purchased?
GM food can be found at some of your local markets and at any time of the year but before you buy it i would like to let you know that GM foods can cause allergic reactions and can be poisinous.
Why are gm foods good?
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Why has the government put bans or restricions on GM foods?
Because the company which controls most GM foods will not allow independent testing of their products.
What Countries have GM-Free Labeling?
Many European countries have GM-Free labeling on their produce. Some of these countries are France and Sweden.
Can gm foods make medicines?
YES
When were GM foods available for public consumption?
1994 - the FlavrSavr transgenic tomato was legalised by the US to be commercially sold. After that, a lot of GM foods were legalised
What are genetically modified GM organisms and GM foods?
Genetically modified(GM)organisms are those organisms whose DNA, or genetic material has been altered through modern biotechnology whereas GM foods are those from genetically engineered crops.
Are there any countries in which genetically modified foods are banned?
Countries that have full or partial bans of GMOs are:Germany: Growing all GMO crops is banned.Ireland: Growing all GMO crops is banned; has voluntary GM food labeling.Austria: GMO crops and the sale of GM foods are banned.Greece: GMO crops and the sale of GM foods are banned.Hungary: GMO crops and the sale of GM foods are banned.Luxembourg: GMO crops and the sale of GM foods are banned.Bulgaria: GMO crops and the sale of GM foods are banned.France: Growing GM crops is banned.Madeira: The island country off of Portugal banned growing GMO crops in 2010.Switzerland: Growing of all GM crops was banned in 2005. The ban was extended through 2013. The current status is not known.Mexico: Planting of all GM corn and all commercial test plots was banned in 2013 through an order of the Twelfth Federal District Court to the Mexican government. Current status of this ban is not known.Japan: Japanese law bans all GM seeds from being planted in the country, but canola is imported from Canada, which is one of the world's top producers of GM canola. As a result, Monsanto's GM canola is now growing wild around 5 of 6 ports that were tested for GMO contamination and roads leading to major food oil companies.Australia: GMO crops are banned in South Australia and Tasmania.Australians have been successful in banning GMO crops from being grown in South Australia and in Tasmania.New Zealand: All GMO food is banned from being grown in the country.Venezuela: Cultivation of GMO seeds is banned. In 2014, the Venezuelan government passed legislation updating the Law on Seeds, Products for Animal Production and Biological Inputs, which effectively banned the cultivation of GMO seeds. In addition, Venezuela's 1999 Constitution Article 127 prevents patents of the genome of any living organism.Brazil: Though Brazil is a big producer of GMOs, smaller growers are pushing to ban GMOs. Any food with more than 1% genetically modified ingredients must be labeled as a GMO-containing product.India: GM eggplant was banned just before it was scheduled to begin being planted in 2010, but planting of Monsanto's GM cotton was encouraged with reported disasterous results. Current status is not known.Thailand: Has no ban on GMO crops, but they are working to reduce their use of GMO papayas due to contamination of other cropland that showed in field trials.Georgia: In December 2013, importing of GMO seeds was banned without a special license to import them. The country's Environment Minister Khatuna Gogaladze stated: "The purpose of the bill is to create a single state system of bio safety that will regulate the use of living genetically modified organisms."United States: Though the federal government has no bans on GMOs and does not require labeling of foods containing GMO ingredients, some counties in California and other states have passed bans on growing GM crops.The above information was listed in September 2014.
When were GM foods first available for public consumption?
1994 - the FlavrSavr transgenic tomato was legalised by the US to be commercially sold. After that, a lot of GM foods were legalised
How are gm made?
gm foods are made by scientists in a laboratory by mixing genes and chromosomes. hope this was useful :)
