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Recently, Hainan legislation regulates genetically modified foods. The relevant regulations state that "livestock, poultry and their products, and agricultural products belonging to agricultural genetically modified organisms should be identified in accordance with relevant regulations" and will be implemented on June 1 this year. What is the current state of labeling of genetically modified foods on the market? In the context of uncertainty about the global safety of genetically modified foods, has the consumer’s right to information been protected? How relevant departments should strengthen consumer protection of the right to know?
Label "hide and seek"
It is very common for genetically modified products to mark "sharp answers" and even play "hiding cats" with consumers. In some supermarkets and shopping malls in Beijing, the genetically modified markers on many genetically modified edible oils are insignificant. Some brands only use small fonts in the ingredient list to indicate that the processed raw materials are genetically modified soybeans, and some oils do not use genetically modified soybeans as raw materials. mention. In stark contrast to this, many non-GMO oil products have large, eye-catching "non-transgenic" labels. With the exception of edible oils, almost no genetically modified tag is seen in other foods.
Some readers and netizens reported that “there are more and more genetically modified foods nowadays. Apart from edible oils, other genetically modified foods are barely labeled. How can we protect our right to know about the consumption of genetically modified foods?†In addition to consumers, experts in the food industry are also calling for protection. The consumer’s right to know, “Many soybean milk, soy drinks and soy sauce processed with imported genetically modified soybeans are not marked with genetically modified markers and ignore the consumer’s right to know.†said Tu Shunming, director of the Plant Protein Research Center of the China Food Fermentation Industry Research Institute.
Operators worry that labeling affects sales
How is China's labeling of genetically modified foods prescribed? As early as March 2002, the "Administrative Measures on Labeling of Agricultural Genetically Modified Organisms" promulgated by the Ministry of Agriculture requires that soybeans, corn, cotton, rape, and tomato be included in the catalogue. Agricultural genetically modified organisms must be labeled according to law.
Since the relevant measures are clearly regulated, why are genetically modified tagging and consumers “hiding cats and cats� "Who has moved my right to know" has become a question for many consumers.
According to the "Consumer Protection Law", consumers have the right to request GM food producers and operators to specify the contents of foods and other related matters. "If it is not labeled as infringing on consumers' right to know," Cheng Jun, senior lawyer in Beijing, said.
“China has introduced a management system for labeling genetically modified products, but most of the regulations are not enforceable, lack effective monitoring and supervision, and there are no severe penalties. Plus, producers and operators of genetically modified foods worry that labeling will affect sales. Therefore, there are cases where the labels and labels are not in place. Some products even contain genetically-modified labels that are still "half-masked"," said an expert who declined to be named.
The failure to follow up relevant laws and regulations in time is also an important reason why consumers’ right to information cannot be guaranteed effectively. It is understood that the relevant laws and regulations “the Measures for the Hygiene Management of Genetically Modified Foods†were actually abolished on December 1, 2007 and replaced by the “Administrative Measures on New Resources and Foodsâ€. However, in this approach that has been implemented for more than five years, no detailed requirements for the labeling of genetically modified foods can be found.
Looking forward to effective supervision by various departments
“The number of genetically modified foods is increasing, and related regulations should keep pace with the times. At the same time, it is hoped that relevant regulatory authorities will carry out effective supervision and ensure that the labeling regulations are implemented.†Mr. Li, a consumer working at an institution in Beijing, said, “Identity is not a security issue. It is the right to know.†Many consumers have stressed that the debate over the safety of genetically modified foods has long been controversial. Security is no longer the focus, and the right to information is at the forefront.
Zhao Wenjin, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, believes that agricultural biotechnology should be developed, but caution should be exercised. It is also necessary to strengthen openness and transparency, allow the public to participate in biosafety management, and establish a strict supervision system so that consumers can purchase and eat. In March of this year, the representative of the National People's Congress Feng Ying submitted the "remarks on strengthening the supervision of genetically modified products" at the two sessions. "Generation is closely related to people's health and must be clearly marked." Feng Ying said that without approval of the activities of genetically modified seed production and management, the failure to apply for the labeling of genetically modified organisms or the "only approval and non-standard" phenomenon is widespread. She suggested that the management of genetically modified products should be included in the national strategy to severely punish violations of the law; mandatory labeling of soybean products, feedstuffs, etc. produced using genetically modified soybeans, soybean meal, and corn should be mandatory, and consumers' right to know and choice must be protected.
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