On March 30, the First Session of the Standing Committee of the Fifth National People's Congress of Hainan Province passed the “Regulations on the Quality and Safety of Agricultural Products of Hainan Province†(hereinafter referred to as “Regulationsâ€). The Regulations stipulate that “livestock and poultry and their products belong to agricultural GMOs. Agricultural products should be marked in accordance with relevant regulations." The "Regulations" will come into effect on June 1 this year. In this regard, many experts believe that Hainan is an important production base for winter fruits and vegetables throughout the country and is known as the “free islandâ€. According to several opinions of the People's Government of Hainan Province on Strengthening the Supervision over the Quality and Safety of Agricultural Products, it has been pointed out that Hainan’s agricultural products market is mainly outside the island. Each year, 5 million tons of fresh and live agricultural products are sold throughout the country, and some agricultural products are exported to European and American countries. The "Regulations" as a local statute clearly emphasizes that agricultural products belonging to agricultural genetically modified organisms should be marked in accordance with relevant regulations, and will play a catalytic role in accelerating the construction of Hainan's national tropical modern agricultural base and strengthening the supervision of agricultural product quality and safety.
What is the current state of labeling of genetically modified foods on the market? In the context of uncertainty about the global safety of genetically modified foods, has the consumer’s right to information been protected? How relevant departments should strengthen consumer protection of the right to know? What are consumer's suggestions and appeals?
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Tagging and Consumer Play Hide and Seek
It is very common for genetically modified products to mark "sharp answers" and even play "hiding cats" with consumers. The reporters found in some supermarkets and shopping malls in Beijing that the genetically modified markers on many genetically modified edible oils are not significant. Some brands only use small fonts in the ingredient list to indicate that the processed raw materials are genetically modified soybeans, and some oils use genetically modified soybeans as raw materials. No mention of it. In stark contrast to this, many non-GMO oil products have large, eye-catching "non-transgenic" labels. With the exception of edible oils, almost no genetically modified tag is seen in other foods.
Some readers and netizens reported to reporters: “More and more genetically modified foods are now available. Except for edible oils, other genetically modified foods have almost no labeling. How do we protect the right to know about our consumption of genetically modified foods?†In addition to consumers, experts in the food industry are also Calling for protection of consumers’ right to know, “Many soybean milks, soy drinks and soy sauces processed with imported genetically modified soybeans have not been labelled with genetically modified markers and ignore the consumer’s right to know,†said Tu Shunming, director of the Plant Protein Research Center of the China Food Fermentation Industry Research Institute.
The reporter’s investigation also confirmed the expert’s statement. In areas where supermarkets display soy drinks, the reporter did not find a product with a genetically modified logo despite the variety of products. On the contrary, some brands of soymilk beverages have the words “non-genetically modified soybeans†on the outer packaging, soy sauce, corn, and tomatoes. There are also no products labeled with GM in food.
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Who moved my right to know
How is China's labeling of genetically modified foods? As early as March 2002, the "Agricultural Genetically Modified Organisms Labelling Management Regulations" promulgated by the Ministry of Agriculture required that the five major categories of soybean, corn, cotton, rapeseed, and tomato seventeen types of agricultural genetically modified organisms listed in the catalog be marked according to law.
Since the relevant measures are clearly regulated, why are genetically modified tagging and consumers “hiding cats and cats� "Who has moved my right to know" has become a question for many consumers.
According to the "Consumer Protection Law", consumers have the right to request GM food producers and operators to specify the contents of foods and other related matters. "If it is not labeled as infringing the right of consumers to know," Beijing senior lawyer Cheng Jun told reporters.
“China has introduced a management system for labeling genetically modified products, but most of the regulations are not enforceable, lack effective monitoring and supervision, and there are no severe penalties. Plus, producers and operators of genetically modified foods worry that labeling will affect sales. Therefore, there are cases where the labeling and labeling are not in place. Some products, even if they have genetically modified labels, are still "half obscure." An expert who did not want to be named told reporters.
In addition, the reporter's investigation and interview found that relevant laws and regulations have not been followed up in time and it is also an important reason why consumers' right to information cannot be effectively guaranteed. The reporter searched for keywords such as “transgenic†and “transgenic safety†through Baidu search, and the number of related articles retrieved reached tens of thousands of articles. The “Sanitary Measures for the Management of Genetically Modified Foods†mentioned in many articles was actually abolished on December 1, 2007. Replace it with the "New Resources Food Management Measures." However, in this method that has been implemented for more than five years, the reporter did not find detailed requirements for labeling genetically modified foods. There is a vague expression in Article 21: "New resources, foods and food products contain new resources. For food, its product label shall comply with relevant state regulations."
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Strengthen Supervision to Protect Consumers' Right to Know
“We hope relevant laws and regulations can be perfected and integrated to form consistent calibers. Not to mention from 2002 to now, GM technology is developing rapidly and GM foods are increasing. The relevant laws and regulations should keep pace with the times. We also look forward to effective supervision by relevant regulatory authorities. The labeling regulations are implemented," said Mr. Li, who works in an institution in Beijing. “Identity is not a security issue but a right to know.†Many consumers have stressed that the debate over the safety of genetically modified foods has long been controversial. Security is no longer the focus, and the right to information is at the forefront.
Zhao Wenjin, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, believes that agricultural biotechnology should be developed, but caution should be exercised. It is also necessary to strengthen openness and transparency, allow the public to participate in biosafety management, and establish a strict supervision system so that consumers can purchase and eat. In March of this year, the representative of the National People's Congress Feng Ying submitted the "remarks on strengthening the supervision of genetically modified products" at the two sessions. "Generation is closely related to people's health and must be clearly marked." Feng Ying said that without approval of the activities of genetically modified seed production and management, the failure to apply for the labeling of genetically modified organisms or the "only approval and non-standard" phenomenon is widespread. She suggested that the management of genetically modified products should be included in the national strategy to severely punish violations of the law; mandatory labeling of soybean products, feedstuffs, etc. produced using genetically modified soybeans, soybean meal, and corn should be mandatory, and consumers' right to know and choice must be protected.
"Whether eating genetically modified foods will become a mouse or whether golden rice will make me a great-grandchildren may not be important. The real problem is that I have to know what is eating into my stomach. Whoever moves our right to know, It's time to come back.†At a food forum, the netizen “shrunk without sleep†left many consumers’ words. Author: Yao Min
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