More transparent communication

To respect the choices made by consumers, European industries have put in place traceability systems to detect and identify the presence of genetically modified organisms.

The new labelling and traceability regulations for genetically modified organisms that are currently being adopted by the European Institutions, foresee the labelling of all foods, not only those where either DNA or modified protein can be detected, but also those products with ingredients derived from GMOs. In practice, these measures would be difficult to apply and do not better inform the consumer.

For more information:
CIAA Press Release
http://www.ciaa.be/en/documents/press/com08-07-02.htm

Only transparent and efficient communication on the advantages and benefits of genetically modified organisms for consumers will lead to the acceptance of this technology. This is why the European food and drink industry encourages and supports all efforts undertaken to this end.

http://www.foodfuture.org.uk
(The British food federation site containing information on biotechnology)

http://www.eufic.org
(The European Food Information Council)

The CIAA is the voice of EU food and drink industry at the level of European and International Institutions and aims to contribute to the development of an international regulatory and economic framework addressing industry’s competitiveness, food quality and safety, consumer protection and respect for the environment.

For more information:
http://www.ciaa.be