TY  - JOUR
AB  - The Report of the Committee on the Ethics of Genetic Modification and
Food Use was published in September 1993. The use of genetic engineering
for food use has received a lot of media and welfare group attention.
Addresses emerging ethical issues which affect many societal groups.
Information, education and labelling are key factors in the public′s
understanding and acceptance of foods produced by this technology. The
recommendations of the report have resulted in the Food Advisory
Committee (FAC) proposals for labelling products of gene technology.
These will not go far enough to satisfy all those who made submissions
to the Committee on Ethics. There is a gap between the public′s
perception of science and the evidence presented by the biotechnology
researchers. The effectiveness of any decisions on labelling hinges not
only on more detailed labelling but on bridging the gap between the
conflicting interests of scientists and societal welfare groups, so that
consumers can make informed choices based on facts.
VL  - 96
IS  - 8
SN  - 0007-070X
DO  - 10.1108/00070709410068765
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1108/00070709410068765
AU  - Ellahi Basma
PY  - 1994
Y1  - 1994/01/01
TI  - Genetic Engineering for Food Production – What Is it All About?
T2  - British Food Journal
PB  - MCB UP Ltd
SP  - 13
EP  - 23
Y2  - 2024/04/19
ER  -