Genetically modified logo playing "hide and seek"

Su newspaper reporter Gu Ling

In the past few days, the safety of genetically modified foods has attracted wide public attention. Yesterday, the reporter followed the Municipal Agricultural Administrative Law Enforcement Detachment to a large supermarket in Weilang New Town to carry out a special inspection of agricultural genetically modified organisms. The inspection found that when the merchant identifies the goods on the packaging, the non-genetically modified and genetically modified raw materials are treated differently. The former is marked in a bold position, and the latter is “stuck” in the ingredient list, and even the product is not labeled.

Non-transgenic markers become selling points and genetically modified logos are "dodgy"

In the hypermarket edible oil area, law enforcement officials have carefully compared and found that the vast majority of plant oils that are pressed with non-genetically modified raw materials are marked in larger fonts in prominent locations on the outer packaging. The logo of edible oil using genetically modified raw materials is secretive. In the packaging of edible oils such as Jinlongyu and Fulinmen, the logo of “processed raw materials for genetically modified soybeans” is “hidden” on the ingredient list or nutrient composition table, and is displayed in the same size black font.

The reporter noted that the price of genetically modified edible oil is generally around 40 yuan, while the price of non-genetically modified edible oil varies from 70 yuan to several hundred yuan. Chen Xiaolin, deputy chief of the Municipal Agricultural Administrative Law Enforcement Detachment, told reporters that the cost of edible oil processed using genetically modified soybean as raw material is relatively low, and therefore the price is also cheaper. However, many people choose non-genetically modified food for safety reasons. According to regulations, genetically modified foods need to be marked, while non-genetically modified foods do not need to be labeled. On the contrary, non-GMOs have become a selling point for businesses and are often marked in a prominent position; genetically modified signs are “dodgy” and can be printed in small quantities. India is much smaller.

Whether or not genetically modified, people are very concerned about: Liu Laobo, who is buying edible oil, said that every time he buys oil, he must bring good reading glasses. There are more than a dozen edible oils in the supermarket. Some products have to be worded and searched on the label to find out if they are genetically modified. instruction of. Store staff told reporters that the vast majority of people now pay attention to the use of genetically modified raw materials when purchasing edible oils. According to the sales of edible oil in the market, non-genetically modified edible oil accounted for 95% of the total, while genetically modified edible oil accounted for only 5%.

Lack of clear enforcement rules

Never had a "penalty"

The Measures for the Administration of Labeling of Agricultural Genetically Modified Organisms promulgated by the Ministry of Agriculture stipulates that the labeling of agricultural genetically modified organisms should be prominent and be designed and printed at the same time as the packaging and labeling of products. However, what is the font, font size, what color should be, and what position should be considered as "bright", there is no clear and detailed provision. In accordance with relevant laws and regulations, in violation of the regulations for the administration of agricultural genetically modified organisms, the agricultural administrative department of the people's government at or above the county level shall, according to their powers, order them to make corrections within a time limit, and may confiscate the illegally sold products and illegal income, and may impose 10,000 yuan on more than 50,000 yuan. The fine below the dollar. However, due to the lack of clear enforcement rules, the Municipal Agricultural Administrative Law Enforcement Detachment has not issued a “penalty ticket” so far. "In the case of irregular logos, oral advice is usually given."

In addition, there are some genetically modified logos such as papaya and other fruits that are in the "lost state" state. Reporters saw in the store, in addition to a huge signboard papaya shows the price, origin, etc., there is no other tips. Store staff told reporters that they know that papaya is a genetically modified food, but there is no relevant department to inform the need to indicate the genetically modified logo.

17 kinds of organisms are included in the catalogue of markers: At present, there are 5 types of 17 kinds of genetically modified organisms sold in China that are listed in the list of genetically modified markers and are sold on the market, including soybean seeds, soybeans, soybean powder, soybean oil, and soybean meal; corn seeds, Corn, corn oil, and corn flour (including corn flour with tax number 11022000, 11031300, 11042300); rape seed, rapeseed, rapeseed oil, rapeseed meal; cotton seed; tomato seed, fresh tomato, tomato sauce. Genetically modified papaya is out of the list, so it is not within the scope of agricultural law enforcement. According to the “Regulations on the Administration of Food Labeling” issued by the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ) of the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine, it is stipulated that “belonging to a genetically modified food or a GM-containing genetically modified raw material” should be marked in Chinese in the logo. According to this rule, papaya should have a logo. The reporter learned from the municipal quality supervision department that the relevant staff members are not aware of the label management of genetically modified foods.

Protecting consumers' "right to know"

Related regulations need to be improved

At the international level, countries have different attitudes towards genetically modified foods and relevant regulations are different. The United States and Argentina do not require labeling for genetically modified foods. Japan requires that GM ingredients in foods be labeled at 5%, and the European Union requires that the genetically modified ingredients in foods reach 0.9%. In China, as long as the food contains genetically modified ingredients, it must be identified. The regulations are the most rigorous. However, in the implementation process, many links, such as production and packaging, often appear to be “out of control”.

Chen Xiaolin said that if it is a genetically modified product, but it is not marked clearly with the Chinese logo, it is a violation of the consumer’s “right to know”. To this end, the Municipal Agricultural Administrative Law Enforcement Detachment recently launched a special inspection of agricultural genetically modified organisms. The inspection targets are those engaged in the sale of agricultural genetically modified organisms listed in the catalogue of labels, including supermarkets, agricultural products (grain and oil) trading markets, etc. Focus on the inspection of the source of agricultural GMO products and the sales of products, the identification of the situation according to law, and the implementation of the identification management responsibility system. At the same time, on-site inspections were made on the marking location, marking method, text specifications, and text color. Through inspections to further urge the operating units to implement the labeling responsibilities, it is necessary to “shall comply with the standard”.

Formulate standards to fill regulatory “blind spots”: Chen Xiaolin told reporters that for problems that arise during the inspection process, such as how the logos are considered eye-catching, they will promptly report to the relevant departments to further improve relevant laws and regulations. Some people suggested that the management of genetically modified foods should be regulated by amending the "Food Safety Law." The health department should quickly formulate national standards for the safety of genetically modified foods and fill the "blind spots" for the supervision of genetically modified foods.

Hot questions

Genetically Modified Food Does Not Change Human Genes

According to Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, November 7, is the safety of genetically modified foods? Behind the rumors of genetic modification, I am afraid we should listen to and respect scientific views.

Q: Does genetically modified corn affect fertility?

A: It is ridiculous to say that "GM corn causes the abnormal semen quality of college students in Guangxi." Without any scientific experiments and evidence, local media linked the abnormality of college students' semen quality to "naturally" linked to genetically modified corn. In fact, this report does not involve any genetically modified content.

Q: Does genetically modified foods change human genes?

A: This is due to misunderstanding of the principle of gene function. In fact, the recombination of genes in nature has never stopped, and the ordinary grains grown by humans today are the result of natural selection and artificial selection for thousands of years. Regardless of the genetic source of the food, the DNA (DNA) that makes up the gene itself is a protein that enters the human body and is broken down into small molecules by enzymes, making it impossible to bring foreign genetic information into the human genome.

The authoritative scientific community believes that GM technology is an upgrade and extension of traditional breeding techniques, and considering the health and environmental protection aspects, the safety of GM crops is more controllable. According to the World Health Organization, "The current GM foods in the international market have undergone risk assessment and do not have more risks than traditional foods."

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