Genetically Modified Organisms ( Gmos )

Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs), have turned into an exceptionally questionable theme here in our reality today. GMOs are life forms that have been developed through a quality joining methodologies of biotechnology or genetics building. This is a moderately new type of science which permits DNA from an individual species to be injected into another species in a research center. This produces blends of plant, creature, microscopic organisms, and viral qualities that don 't show up in conventional crossbreeding systems or found in nature. GMO’s have been liked to several health-related issues, and should be banned by the FDA (Genetically Modified Organisms, N.D. ).

Whether or not to require labeling of GM foods is a major issue in the persistent debate over the risks and benefits of foods crops that are produced using biotechnology. Bills requiring compulsory labeling have been introduced and proposed in different levels, but not evenly implemented. Some of the common genetically engineered crops include soya beans, canola, corn and cotton. The US Food and Drug Administration policy on the labeling of GM food requires labeling is the food has significantly distinct nutritional property (US FDA par 2). Further, labeling is required if the GM food product includes an allergen that consumers may not expect to find in such a product, or if the product contains a toxicant that is beyond acceptable limits (US FDA par 3).

Ever since their entrance onto the consumer market in the last two decades of the twentieth century, genetically modified organisms (often referred to as GMOs) have been getting mixed reviews from the public. Genetically modified consumer products (primarily food) have pushed the barriers of some people's comfort levels. Born out of either a lack of knowledge or a sincere concern for public health or the environment, a consumer rights movement has been planted around the world pushing for labeling of genetically modified food products. This movement has matured in many places to a degree where interest groups have successfully lobbied governments into adopting criteria for labeling transgenic food

There are few laws regulating genetically modified organisms due to the fact that they have not been around for a long time. No long term testing has been concluded, therefore there is no scientific conclusion when it comes to the safeness of genetically modified organisms. Compared to other countries, the United States regulations on GMOs is relatively favorable towards their development. According to the Library of Congress, a series of polls conducted from 2001 to 2006 found that the publics understand of biotechnology technology, which produces these genetically modified foods, was relatively low, and that consumers were relatively unaware of the extent to which their foods included genetically modified ingredients (United States). Sixty-four countries around the world require labeling of

Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are all over the world and are found in 80% of processed food in the United States. GMOs are animals and plants that have undergone DNA recombination; they are genetically engineered with DNA from other plants, animals and microorganisms such as bacteria or viruses. Such DNA recombination does not occur in nature and cannot be obtained from traditional crossbreeding (NON-GMO Project; Vigne, Komar & Fuchs). Since recombinant DNA technology involves transferring genetic material from one organism to another, GMOs are also known as transgenic organisms since there has been a transfer of genes (University of New Mexico). This procedure is different from cloning; cloning involves the replication of DNA sequences of the organism but without changing the genes in the DNA sequence. Thus, genetic modification involves actual modification of DNA sequence. However, the replication of genetically modified organisms is done through cloning in order to maintain the exact gene sequence that was created or desired (University of New Mexico). The production of GMOs is controversial and has strong proponents and opponents. Around 60 countries including Japan, Australia, and countries in the European Union have restrictions or bans on the production and sale of GMOs. Numerous reasons are proffered for this position such as health, safety and environmental concerns. At the same time, there are many proponents of GMO

By the year 2012, over 70 percent of the processed foods in the U.S can be linked to genetically modified organisms, or GMOs. Despite this strong dependency on the manipulation of genetic material, there are many questions concerning long-lasting impacts such food could bring. The government of the United States of America should enforce stricter restrictions on the consumption, production, and availability of food products containing genetically modified organisms. Genetically engineered foods have detrimental impacts on the environment, are linked to large, monopolizing industries, and do not reduce world hunger.

Before one decides if GMO labeling laws are necessary, or not, one must know what GMOs really are. Standing for genetically modified organisms, “GMOs are plants or animals whose cells have been inserted with

According to Library of Congress (n.d) compared to other countries, regulation of GMOs in the US is relatively favourable to their development. GMOs are an economically important component of the biotechnology industry, which now plays a significant role in the US economy. For example, the US is the world’s leading producer of genetically modified crops. This explains, why Monsanto Company makes more emphasis on improving their biotechnology and teach it to future generations, while EU establishes a strict monitoring of GM products for marketing in regard to the requirement of mandatory labelling rules. On the other hand, in the United States the issue of GMOs are promoted as a benefit for the population and the environment, while in the European Union, biotechnology has been viewed as a new process that requires large regulators by the European Food Safety Authority. It would be the reason because Syngenta's report is focusing on issues related to make crops more efficient and to help farmers meet new emissions requirements, to produce more food while reducing their environmental footprint.

Although the US government does not currently impose any regulations to mandate the labeling of GM foods in order to protect consumers’ health, the majority of Americans support the mandatory labeling of GM foods in the US. According to the article written by Clabough, Vermont Governor has signed the legislation on April 23, 2015 to require labeling of the GM foods, which is the first state in the US imposing regulation to mandate the labeling of GM foods (Clabough). Moreover, people in California are also very keen to have the mandatory labeling of GM foods in

The way governments have regulated GM foods varies. In some countries GM foods are not yet regulated. Countries which have legislation in place focus primarily on assessment of risks for consumer health. Countries which have provisions for GM foods usually also regulate GMOs in general, taking into account health and environmental risks, as well as control- and trade-related issues (such as potential testing and labelling regimes). In view of the dynamics of the debate on GM foods, legislation is likely to continue to

Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) are genetic materials; which have been altered through biotechnology. Many crops sold around the world are genetically modified. GMOs undergo changes to fit a specific purpose such as pest-resistant crops. Despite the fact that GMOs are commonly used, there has been many disagreements regarding whether or not they should be labeled. Although GMOs have been deemed safe by the FDA they concluded that labeling GMOs are unnecessary, citizens disagree and suggest GMOs should be labeled because labels provide benefits and also allow people to have positive attitudes regarding GMOs; also not labeling GMOs infringes on an American citizen’s freedom and the labels could start a governmental public campaign

Genetically Modified Organisms are organisms whose genetic make-up have been changed by mutating, inserting, or deleting genes, by using genetic engineering techniques or biotechnology (Klein, Wolf, Wu & Sanford, 1987). The topic of genetically modified organisms became very controversial in today’s world. GMO have been used not only in producing vegetable, but also in medical and biological researches, drug production, and medical treatments. However, the food field generates the biggest controversy since it relates to a lot of different issues. Genetically modified food concerns people over their benefits, if they are resistant to disease, or improve the nutrition of the foods. It is also a moral and ethical issue for a lot of vegan, vegetarians and some religious groups, as the transfer of animal genes into plants goes against their believes.

Different countries have different ways of managing GMOs. Some countries don’t have managed GMOs. The countries that have laws about GM Food focus on the risk evaluation for consumers. Usually, those countries also manage GMOs, environment issue, and trade (WHO, 2014).

There are several strict regulations currently in place throughout the EU's jurisdiction to govern the proper identification and labelling of GMOs, including the aforementioned Council Regulation (EC) No. 1139/98, as well as Commission Regulations (EC) No. 49/2000 & (EC) No. 50/2000, and as these laws were duly enacted by the European Commission (EC) representing the will of its constituents, they satisfy the first criteria for good regulation: the legislative mandate. As for the second criterion, an appropriate scheme of accountability, the EU's laws

Genetically modified organisms are received very differently based on the country in which they are sold. In Europe, consumers are more aware of how natural the food in which they consume is. Therefore, genetically modified foods are frowned down upon. The government has mandated the labeling of genetically modified foods in Europe. The current framework for genetically modified foods in Europe can be used as an example for what the framework should be in America for the labeling of genetically modified organisms (Bauer 2010). Even in China, a country with a notoriously strict government, consumers are weary of genetically modified foods. The Chinese people are so weary of the government’s involvement in the food that, “British supermarkets frequented by Chinese tourists have imposed limits on how many boxes a single customer can purchase”(Larson 2015). In the United States, the government has abstained from labeling genetically modified foods because the power that large food corporations, like Monsanto, have over the