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Friends of the Earth campaigns for the testing and labeling of genetically engineered food.
A few of our accomplishments include:
1) In 2004, a Friends of the Earth campaigner co-authored a peer-reviewed scientific paper that provides a comprehensive critique of the US “rubber-stamp” regulatory system for genetically engineered foods. Press Release. Paper.
2) In 2002, we alerted the public and food industry to the hazardous practice of genetically engineering (food) crops to produce drugs and industrial chemicals, initiating a public debate over the controversial practice of “biopharming.” Read More
3) In 2000, Friends of the Earth forced the federal government to withdraw an unapproved variety of genetically engineered corn (StarLink) from the food supply due to concerns it could cause food allergies. Read More
NEWS:
Recall Urged for Illegal Biotech Corn - May 11, 2005
Letter to the Federal Agencies - May 11, 2005
General Information on GE Food
GE Food in Developing Countries
Biopharmeceutical Crops
GE Crops that Produce Their Own Pesticides
GE Salmon
Legislation
Biosafety Protocol
General Information on Genetically Engineered Food
Genetically Engineered Crop Health Impacts Evaluation - GAPS Analysis Prepared by Bill Freese, Research Analyst, Friends of the Earth - July 2003 (updated October 2003)
Health Risks associated with Genetic Engineering
Environmental Hazards of Genetically Engineered Plants
The Need for Labeling of GE Foods
How do Americans feel about labeling of GE foods? View the consumer polls
Genetically Engineered Food in Developing Countries
Genetically Engineered Golden Rice and Vitamin A Deficiency
Other Countries Impacted When Food Aid Found Contaminated with Genetically Modified Organisms
Genetically Engineered Crops That Produce Their Own Pesticides
StarLink Genetically Engineers Corn StarLink corn contamination chronology.
July 17, 2001: The StarLink Affair: A Critique of the Government/Industry Response to Contamination of the Food Supply with StarLink Corn and an Examination of the Potential Allergenicity of StarLink¹s Cry9C Protein
Nov. 28, 2000: Testimony by Bill Freese before the EPA's Scientific Advisory Panel on the potential allergenicity of StarLink corn.
Bt is a pesticide that is genetically engineered into crops.
Sept. 21, 2001: Comments to EPA on Bt Reregistration
Oct. 20, 2000: Comments on the human health and product characterization sections of EPA's Bt Plant-Pesticides Biopesticides Registration Action Document:
Genetically Engineered Salmon
The introduction of Genetically Engineered Salmon into our waters poses potential risks to human and environmental health. Find out more.
Genetically Engineered Fish: New Threats to Endangered Salmon
Legislation
Representative Dennis Kucinich introduced a package of bills in May 2002 to address concerns about genetically engineered foods. They require labeling, safety testing, liability for any harm, farmer protections and a fund to alleviate world hunger. See a summary of the legislation.
Biosafety Protocol
Delegates from around the world, met in Montreal Jan. 24 -28, 2000 to discuss an International Biosafety Protocol, will be forced to answer the following question: when it comes to genetically engineered organisms (GEOs), which comes first - people and the environment or free trade?
Backgounder on the Biosafety Protocol
Who wants what at the International Biosafety Protocol Negotiations
Letter to President Clinton to support an effective Biosafety Protocol
Press Release: Failed WTO Negotiations on Genetically Engineered Foods Shift to Montreal Biosafety Meeting: Key Meetings Offer Chance to Address Vital Health and Environmental Issues Raised in Seattle - January 21, 2000
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