The Office of Gene Technology Regulator is basicaly a rubber stamping agency. Their modus operandi is the exact opposite of the precautionary principle. They assume that GMO's are safe until proven otherwise.
The risks posed by GE organisms and by nanoparticles are such that a far more precautionary regulatory system is required - one which demonstrates safety to a far higher degree than the ludicrous notion of 'substantial equivalence' upon which the approval of GE foods is based.
The OGTR also does not consider social, ethical or economic impacts - which are in many ways much more difficult to deal with.
The Office of Gene
The Office of Gene Technology Regulator is basicaly a rubber stamping agency. Their modus operandi is the exact opposite of the precautionary principle. They assume that GMO's are safe until proven otherwise.
The risks posed by GE organisms and by nanoparticles are such that a far more precautionary regulatory system is required - one which demonstrates safety to a far higher degree than the ludicrous notion of 'substantial equivalence' upon which the approval of GE foods is based.
The OGTR also does not consider social, ethical or economic impacts - which are in many ways much more difficult to deal with.
John H.
http://johnswheelbarrow.blogspot.com