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 GM potato trials confirmedTue 05 Dec 2006 Rice giants denounce GMOsWed 29 Nov 2006 GM appears in African aidTue 28 Nov 2006 Pesticides in food revealedThu 28 Sep 2006 EU acts on GM rice scareThu 24 Aug 2006  |
 Food Monday 28 February 2010 The production and purchasing of food has significant implications for the environment. This has been exemplified with the recent furore over the use of GM foods, and the increasing popularity of organic foods. Genetically modified may pose a risk for both consumers and the environment. As the process is relatively new, long-term side-effects of consumption are yet to be revealed. Most EU countries have strict regulations on genetically modified content in commercially available food products, and the growth of GM crops. The Negative effects of GM open field farming include disruption of the food chain and the introduction high levels of pesticides into the atmosphere. Trials are in progress throughout the world to decide upon the safety of GM foods. The best way to avoid GM products is to look for specially certified organic foods. Organic food is grown with no synthetic chemicals or additives, therefore does not harm the environment. All major supermarkets now carry increasingly extensive organic ranges, which include many diverse products. Food Monday 28 February 2010 Since 1980, organic food in the UK has been regulated and standardised, from the production stages to labelling and eventually consumer sales. The regulations for organic food have increased as the industry has grown, and continue to do so. The market share of organic and ethically produced food has grown hugely in the last few years, mainly due to the emergence of products in mainstream supermarkets. The total UK market value had risen to £1bn by the end of 2001 and is expected to stand at around £1.4bn by the end of 2002. The government authority currently responsible for the approval and supervision of all UK organic food certification bodies, is the UK Register of Food Standards (UKROFS), which oversees and standardises basic organic standards. The leading UK certification body is The Soil Association (SA), which operates specific standards that are generally stricter than those of UKROFS. The SA certifies around 70% of organic food produced in the UK. Internationally, organic food standards are governed by two bodies; the IFOAM Basic Standards and the Codex Alimentarius Commission Guidelines. These ensure that exported foods meet standard requirements in the country of destination. Various food sub-category standards are also in operation, particularly for products such as eggs, meat and poultry. World Food Headlines
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