Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
Work smarter with a Pro licence Learn More

Video | Business Headlines | Internet | Science | Scientific Ethics | Technology | Search

 

Nestlé Stand On GE Applauded

The Chairman of the Life Sciences Network, Dr William Rolleston, today applauded the public position taken by the Nestlé company on the use of genetically engineered products in its food manufacturing.

“Nestlé is to be congratulated for standing up for science-based risk assessment and sound regulation rather than pandering to the fear-mongers.

“The company sets an example for many others in the food manufacturing and retailing sector.

“It is clear food products which are derived from gene technology are at least as safe as food products from other production methods. Therefore, to make a decision not to use them, is a nonsense.

“Greenpeace and the other anti-GM activists are involved in a global campaign to make people fearful about the food they eat. In recent days we’ ve heard the GE-Free people in New Zealand try to drive up fear about the oils which are used to cook fish and chips – all because some of the oils may well be derived from genetically modified plants. That there can be no unusual harm from such oils doesn’t stop the activists trying to scare people.

“The unscientific basis of this fear mongering is what is truly scary, and we need more examples of food manufacturers who are prepared to stand up to the attempted bullying of the anti-GM activists,” concluded Dr Rolleston
Ends

Advertisement - scroll to continue reading

Are you getting our free newsletter?

Subscribe to Scoop’s 'The Catch Up' our free weekly newsletter sent to your inbox every Monday with stories from across our network.

© Scoop Media

Advertisement - scroll to continue reading
 
 
 
Business Headlines | Sci-Tech Headlines

 
GenPro: General Practices Begin Issuing Clause 14 Notices

GenPro has been copied into a rising number of Clause 14 notices issued since the NZNO lodged its Primary Practice Pay Equity Claim against General Practice employers in December 2023.More

SPADA: Screen Industry Unites For Streaming Platform Regulation & Intellectual Property Protections

In an unprecedented international collaboration, representatives of screen producing organisations from around the world have released a joint statement.More

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Join Our Free Newsletter

Subscribe to Scoop’s 'The Catch Up' our free weekly newsletter sent to your inbox every Monday with stories from across our network.