Philippine House Approves Prison Term for GMO Labeling
Violators (8/18/2001) MANILA, Philippines, August 15, 2001 (ENS) - If you are selling a
product that contains genetically modified organisms (GMO) in the
Phillippines you may soon have to label it "genetically engineered" or
go to prison. Up to 12 years in jail plus a $2,000 fine is the penalty
for failing to label that was passed bys the Philippine Congress
Tuesday. The bill requires the labeling of GMO derived food and food
products.
Spinning science into gold (8/6/2001) When research scientist Arpad Pusztai appeared on British television in August 1998
to talk about his studies of genetically engineered potatoes, he was suspended and later
fired from his job at the Rowett Research Institute in Scotland. After a distinguished 36-year
career there, his research was terminated, his data seized, and a contract clause was
invoked that put his pension in jeopardy. At that point, the contract became a gag order
forbidding him to discuss his work or defend himself in the ensuing six months -- during
which his scientific reputation was trashed by a fierce cadre of pro-biotech scientists in Britain
and around the globe.
ASTA grain handlers database (8/5/2001) This web site is being provided by ASTA to help you locate grain handling facilities that have indicated a willingness to purchase,
receive, and handle genetically enhanced corn products that have full U.S. registration for food and feed use, but are not yet approved for
import into the European Union. Over 2,000 facilities have indicated a willingness to participate in the database on this web site per the
following map. However, there may be additional grain handlers in your area that accept the genetically enhanced corn noted above but
are not posted on this site.
The GeneEthics Network says a new Federal Government survey
suggests people believe that biotechnology is out of control in Australia.
The Network says the survey by the Government's Biotechnology
Australia, found people want genetic engineering to stop until there's
better labelling, consultation and laws covering the process.