Title Genetically modified food / editor, Justin Healey

Published Balmain, N.S.W. : Spinney Press, 2000 Balmain, N.S.W. : The Spinney Press, 2000 ©2000

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Description 44 pages : illustrations ; 30 cm Series Issues in society ; v. 122 Issues in society (Balmain, N.S.W.) ; v. 122 Contents 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 Summary Are we ready for the introduction of genetically modified foods, or should we approach them with more caution? Key issues examined in this major public debate are: agricultural sustainability; scientific ethics; corporate profits and patenting; biodiversity; pesticide reduction; and an exhaustive list of arguments for and against GM Analysis Consumer protection Federal issue Genetically modified food Government regulation Labelling requirements Risk Notes Includes index Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (page 42) and index Audience Secondary and tertiary students and teachers Subject Food industry and trade -- Australia -- Databases. Food industry and trade -- Australia. Food -- Biotechnology. Genetic engineering -- Government policy -- Australia. Genetically modified foods -- Australia. Genetically modified foods. Genetic engineering -- Risk assessment. Transgenic organisms -- Risk assessment. Author Healey, Justin, editor of compilation ISBN 1876811315

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