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Genetically modified foods — safety and regulatory issues
Author(s) -
Huppatz John L,
Fitzgerald Paula A
Publication year - 2000
Publication title -
medical journal of australia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.904
H-Index - 131
eISSN - 1326-5377
pISSN - 0025-729X
DOI - 10.5694/j.1326-5377.2000.tb125544.x
Subject(s) - genetically modified organism , food safety , public health , business , genetically modified food , public economics , economics , medicine , food science , biology , gene , biochemistry , nursing
Some people regard genetically modified (GM) foods as the best thing since sliced bread. Others want more proof of their benefits and safety before allowing more widespread use. Any problems with GM foods are bound to be felt in the area of health. Concerns about public health safety and regulation of GM food have been raised, as well as the ecological and economic impact. A plant scientist and a public health specialist debate the issues.