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Background Information• Controversy over the production, trade
and labeling of GMOs has been growing for several decades.
• Gene manipulation is becoming more complex and widespread.
• Increasing global production and trade of GMOs in an already unstable international atmosphere has lead us to ask...
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We think the answer is yes! Stay tuned to find out why...
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The what, how and “uh-oh!” of the situation
• An organism with altered genetic material, often incorporating DNA from a foreign source
• Two types of GMOs▪First generation▪Second generation
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• Reduction in time to produce new crop varieties
• Pest and disease control• Herbicide resistance• Increased vitamin content• Increased production
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• Threats to biodiversity• Release before safety assessment• Increase herbicide use• Allergic reactions • Foreign proteins• International safety threats-
biological warfare• Ethics
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Controversies
• US labeling policy and public opinion not in sync
• Conflicting trade interests and ethical concerns
• Inconsistencies in production and regulation
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Conflicting international viewpoints
▪ Food-based heritage
▪ Lower trust in authorities
▪ Disease scares▪ International bio-
safety regulations necessary
▪ Precautionary based policy
▪ Economic growth▪ High confidence in
authorities▪ Food-based
diseases haven’t reached US shores
▪ Favors domestic policy making
▪ Science based policy
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The peak of the conflict
• US, Canada and Argentina sue Europe for moratorium ▪1998-2004▪Not scientifically justified
• World Trade Organization preliminary ruling in favor of US
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Our ConclusionsDue to...• The lack of standardization,
production and labeling• The recent lawsuit against the
EU
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Something to think about…
These factors can teach us a lesson about the importance of
avoiding conflict:
Coming to a consensus about standardized GMO regulation and production will lead to a happier and healthier global community!
keep the views of others in mind