Labelling GMO (was UK, GMO etc.)

Ronald Nigh (danamex@mail.internet.com.mx)
Tue, 11 May 1999 16:17:15 -0500

Ann Clark wrote:
(snip)
>So, in the absence of meaningful evidence on risk (and recall,
>please, that absence of evidence doesn't mean evidence of absence -
>it just means the research hasn't been done), labelling that
>something is GMO will be a pointless exercise for the vast majority
>of citizens. What is needed is a concerted effort to assess the
>degree to which risks actually exist, and to quantify and report
>them, before expecting producers, consumers, or policymakers to make
>an "informed" decision. Ann
>
>

Thank you for your excellent post on this subject. Nonetheless, I think you
*don't* mean to say that labelling is not important. Accurate labelling of
GMO products will be an important support for the kind of research you
indicate as lacking. Labelling is very important to help put together the
"meaningful evidence of risk) that you mention.

regards,

Ronald Nigh
Dana, A.C.
Mexico, D.F. & San Cristóbal de Las Casas, Chiapas
Tel. y FAX 525-666-73-66 (DF)
529-678-72-15 (Chiapas)
danamex@mail.internet.com.mx

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