Co-op continues to fight GMO in Food Supply
HOW TO GET INVOLVED:
The Co-op has joined the "NonGMO
Project", continuing our
fight against the invasion of GMO products into
the food supply.
If you're concerned
about the potential pitfalls of GMOs and nanofoods,
you can support:
- Mandatory testing of all genetically modified foods and nanofoods before they are allowed on the market.
- Labeling of all nanofoods and foods that have been genetically modified or that use genetically modified organisms during growing, production, or packaging. People who may be sensitive to allergens as well as people who are concerned about the risks of GM foods and nanofoods should have the option of avoiding these foods. Without labeling, that's not possible.
- Organic farmers. While there's no guarantee that genetically altered pollen won't make its way into organic crops, organic producers are committed to ensuring that the food you eat is grown without the use of GMOs.
- Government regulations to protect the food supply and the environment from contamination by genetically modified crops.
- Strengthened government oversight of the environmental risks of engineered foods.
- Corporate liability for any damages resulting from the use of GMOs and nanofoods.
- The establishment of a reservoir of pure, non-engineered seeds, as recommended by the Union of Concerned Scientists.
Consumer food co-operatives perform an important role in educating consumers about food technology. And consumers who want to know what they're buying, eating, and supporting look to co-ops to make that happen. As members of co-ops, they know that they can be facilitators.
Where to Find More Information
Non-GMO Projecthttp://www.nongmoproject.org/
Union of Concerned Scientists
www.ucsusa.org/food_and_environment/genetic_engineering/
Nanotechnology in Agriculture and Food, Tiju Joseph and Mark Morrison, Institute of Nanotechnology, April 2006
www.nanoforum.org/dateien/temp/nanotechnology+in+agriculture+and+food.pdf
Mothers for Natural Law
www.safe-food.org/-issue/ge.html
Are you ready for nanofood?, Roland Piquepaille's Technology Trends, June 2005
www.primidi.com/2005/06/20.html
