Genetically modified food /
editor, Justin Healey.
- Balmain, N.S.W. : Spinney Press, 2000.
- 44 pages : illustrations (same color) 30 cm.
- Issues in society ; v. 122 .
- Issues in Society (Spinney Press) ; v. 122. .
Chapter 1. Gene Technology and Regulation: What is gene technology?; Gene technology in the food chain; Adding a gene to an organism; Some examples of Australian gene technology research; Questions and answers; Who controls GMOs and products in Australia?; Gene technology: how is it done?; How will gene technology affect me?; The labelling of foods produced using gene technology; Ministers limit labels on gene foods; Gene modifiers face tough code; CSIRO puts its GM food on hold; Sterile seed plan shelved following public outcry; Modified foods untested; Health warning over modified foods; PM trumps states on genetic labels. -- Chapter 2. The GM Food Debate: Waiter, there's a gene in my food; What is gene technology?; The future of food: what should we know?; Not such a risky recipe; Fibs about GM food fool no-one; Environmental concerns about genetically engineered food crops; Don't waste the genetic potential; Modified food must win: CSIRO; The threat to organics.
Gene technology - Labelling of food that is genetically modified - Health warnings over modified foods - Modified foods untested - Environmental concerns about genetically engineered food crops.
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CAT11088024 DNAL
Genetic engineering--Risk assessment. Food industry and trade--Australia. Transgenic organisms--Risk assessment. Genetic engineering--Government policy--Australia. Food--Biotechnology. food safety.