At the hearing in the U.S. Congress, the Director of the Centre for applied nutrition and food safety at the office for the supervision of food and drug administration (FDA) Michael land told the legislators that the FDA considers genetically modified food is safe.
Genetically modified organisms, known as GMOs, are used by farmers to increase crop yields. But human rights organizations raised a lot of questions about the dangers of the use of products that have been modified on a scientific basis. This week Michael land dispelled all fears.
He stated that based on the studies the FDA can say with confidence that genetically modified products on the U.S. market today are as safe as conventional products, and stressed that management excludes any doubts about their safety.
Growing concerns about GMOs made and GM crops, and labeling of GM products the most discussed topics in the food industry.
At the hearing in Congress considers the adoption of the law on voluntary labelling of GM products, which in turn will cancel the mandatory labelling adopted in some States.
The debate over mandatory labeling of GM products is unfolding against the background of the judicial process, initiated and defenders marking, and its opponents. One thing is clear - this debate will continue for a long time.
And the uncertainty of consumers and opinion of certain human rights organizations play into the hands of such debates on the issue of GMOs.
Land also said that the FDA puts GMO scrutiny before they go to market.
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