[PDF] Genetically Modified And Non Genetically Modified Food Supply Chains eBook

Author : Yves Bertheau
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 967 pages
File Size : 36,65 MB
Release : 2012-09-10
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1118373804

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In the European Union nations, and other countries including Japan, Australia and Malaysia, it is a legal requirement that food products containing genetically modified organism (GMO) materials are labelled as such in order that customers may make informed purchasing decisions. For manufacturers and consumers to be confident about these assertions, systems must be in place along the entire food chain which support the co-existence of GM and non GM materials whilst maintaining a strict segregation between the two. This book is an output of a European Union-funded project entitled "Co-Extra: GM and non-GM food and feed supply chains: their Co-Existence and Traceability". The objective of this four year project is to provide practical tools and methods for implementing co-existence that will: enable the co-existence of genetically modified (GM) and non-GM crops enable the segregation and tracing of genetically modified organism (GMO) materials and derived products along the food and feed chains anticipate the future expansion of the use of GMOs The project is designed to foster a robustly science-based debate amongst all of the stakeholders involved in the food and feed chains, and the tools will be assessed not only from a technical point of view but with regard to the economic and legal aspects. It also surveys the GMO-related legal regimes and practices that exist in and beyond the EU. This book examines the practical tools and methods available to implement the co-existence and traceability of GM and non-GM food materials along the entire food and feed chains, as demanded by consumers and by legislation in force in the EU and elsewhere. GM and Non-GM Supply Foods is a source of valuable information for food manufacturers, food research institutions and regulatory bodies internationally.

Author : Food and Drink Federation
Publisher : The Stationery Office
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 29,84 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780117028494

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Demand for non-genetically modified crops and their derivatives has led to a number of 'identity preserved' systems to help the supply of such goods. The systems ensure that the product is traceable, and the integrity of the product is maintained, through the supply chain. This standard is based on the current best practice in sourcing identity preserved soya and maize. It is divided into three sections: risk analysis, operational standards, and sampling and analysis, which all begin with a statement of intent that must be adhered to. The principles established in this document, for these crops, will be applied in developing standards for other products.

Author : Australian Government - Department of Agriculture, Fisheries & Forestry
Publisher :
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 47,80 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Agricultural processing
ISBN : 9780975122846

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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry commissioned the scoping study .... undertaken by Tasmanian Quality Assured Inc. This scoping study provides an analysis of existing quality management systems with respect to their ability to address supply chain management of GM and non-GM products, particularly in relation to segregation and identity preservation to ensure that Australia is not disadvantaged in its marketing of agricultural products. This report is a generic review of quality management systems and is not focused on any particular system or systems developed for a specific purpose. It contains four individual case studies, each of which was chosen to provide guidance to users on how different supply chains might operate. Users can choose the case study that best fits their circumstances then undertake the analysis of each of the steps to see if their supply chain is meeting their requirements.

Author : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 607 pages
File Size : 26,44 MB
Release : 2017-01-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 0309437385

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Genetically engineered (GE) crops were first introduced commercially in the 1990s. After two decades of production, some groups and individuals remain critical of the technology based on their concerns about possible adverse effects on human health, the environment, and ethical considerations. At the same time, others are concerned that the technology is not reaching its potential to improve human health and the environment because of stringent regulations and reduced public funding to develop products offering more benefits to society. While the debate about these and other questions related to the genetic engineering techniques of the first 20 years goes on, emerging genetic-engineering technologies are adding new complexities to the conversation. Genetically Engineered Crops builds on previous related Academies reports published between 1987 and 2010 by undertaking a retrospective examination of the purported positive and adverse effects of GE crops and to anticipate what emerging genetic-engineering technologies hold for the future. This report indicates where there are uncertainties about the economic, agronomic, health, safety, or other impacts of GE crops and food, and makes recommendations to fill gaps in safety assessments, increase regulatory clarity, and improve innovations in and access to GE technology.

Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 16,38 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789251045602

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Biotechnologies developed over the past few decades have opened up a wide range of avenues and opportunities in diverse sectors, yet the scale of the today's global debate on genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and their application in agriculture is unprecedented. Furthermore, the scientific and policy bases for assessing and passing judgement on genetically engineered products are necessarily evolving as rapidly as the pace of evolution in biotechnology itself. The purpose of this publication -- the second in FAO's new series dedicated to ethics in food and agriculture - is to share the current knowledge of genetically engineered products in relation to consumers, including the safety of their food and protection of their health, and environmental conservation. It seeks to unravel and explore the claims and counterclaims being made in the GMO debate from an ethical perspective, considering the proprietary nature of the tools used to produce GMOs, the potential consequences of their use in intensifying food production and the unintended and undesirable effects that their application could have, both now and in the future.

Author : Colin Carter
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
Page : 409 pages
File Size : 45,49 MB
Release : 2011-07-25
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0857247581

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This volume brings together fresh insights from top agricultural economists in the areas of consumer attitudes, environmental impacts, policy and regulation, trade, investment, food security, and development, in an attempt to provide a new perspective on the most pressing policy questions facing GM technology.

Author : Sarah Fister Gale
Publisher :
Page : 2 pages
File Size : 33,90 MB
Release : 2015
Category : Transgenic organisms
ISBN :

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The United States could soon be required to label food cultivated with genetically modified organisms (GMOs). As the demand for non-GMO foods grows, both government and industry are taking action. This article explores how some companies have been managing the effects of non-GMO food trends on the supply chain.

Author : Barbara Krasner
Publisher : Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 21,57 MB
Release : 2018-12-15
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN : 1534504087

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Globalization has impacted many aspects of life, and the food chain is no exception. Approximately one-quarter of America's food supply is imported, and while food production and manufacturing companies financially benefit from sourcing food from other countries, regulating these food sources becomes increasingly difficult. How does food regulation and inspection differ between countries? What can be done to ensure food imported from other countries is safe for consumption, and how can we make sure people involved in the food production process around the world are treated ethically? Readers will explore the many considerations affecting the global food chain.

Author : Tamara Thompson
Publisher : Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Page : 141 pages
File Size : 26,65 MB
Release : 2014-11-19
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN : 0737771704

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This collection of essays explores whether genetically modified foods are safe to eat, how the environment is impacted by GM foods, and the effectiveness of government regulation around GM foods.

Author : David E. Newton
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 163 pages
File Size : 31,91 MB
Release : 2014-10-07
Category : Social Science
ISBN :

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Providing an exhaustive background on the history of genetically modified organism (GMO) crops and foods as well as the controversies surrounding these products, this book allows readers to develop their own particular viewpoint on the production and use of GMO substances. Genetic engineering has long been used to impart desirable characteristics to food plants in order to improve crop yield, pest resistance, and herbicide tolerance. Genetic modification of foods, however, has created a storm of controversy everywhere in the world—including the United States. What are the benefits of and risks involved with genetically modified organisms (GMO) and crops? What powerful industry pressures have extended the sale and use of GMO foods and crops globally? And how should consumer food products that involve GM ingredients be labeled? GMO Food: A Reference Handbook addresses these questions and the complex issues involved, allowing readers to fully understand why genetically modified organisms represent one of the most important issues in the 21st century. The book provides clear, factual information and background on the history of genetically modified crops and foods, covering topics such as the historic methods of plant and animal modification (such as cross-breeding) and important discoveries in genetics, biochemistry, molecular biology, genetic engineering, and related fields; the social, political, philosophical, and economic issues that have arisen with these scientific advances; and the laws and regulations that have resulted from the range of attitudes about GMO foods. The book also supplies additional resources for readers performing extensive research in an annotated bibliography of books, articles, reports, and web pages.