In the dispute over the commercialization of genetically modified rice, which is being increasingly attended by more and more people, the core issue remains “is it safe?â€
"International Herald Tribune" reporter Jin Weifa from Beijing "The issuance of genetically modified organism safety certificates is not the same as allowing commercial production." In response to heated discussions, the head of the Agriculture GMO Safety Management Office of the Ministry of Agriculture passed the answer on March 2nd. Xinhua News Agency reporter asked in a way to respond.
Since the Ministry of Agriculture approved the safety certificates for two varieties of transgenic rice in November last year, there have been no questions about the commercialization of genetically modified rice.
Not against genetically modified technology
The reason why the Ministry of Agriculture approved the safety certificates for the two varieties of genetically modified rice has caused controversy mainly because many people are concerned that this will be the beginning of the commercialization of genetically modified rice.
Judging from the response from the head of the Agricultural Genetically Modified Organism Safety Management Office, obtaining a safety certificate has indeed brought GM rice closer to commercialization.
“After obtaining the safety certificate, genetically modified rice should first undergo rigorous regional trials and production trials. Only when it meets the standards can a certification certificate be obtained; after that, the relevant seed companies must obtain GMP crop seed production licenses and operations through rigorous verification. The permit can only be used for seed production and management," said the responsible person.
Zhang Hongliang, a professor at the Central University for Nationalities, believes that the current regulations on the commercialization of genetically modified rice are not sound enough, and problems with poor process control can easily arise. He said that the State Council has several regulations for genetic modification, but there is no formal system of industrialization and statutory law as a support. "Generation of genetically modified foods should be put on the table before strict implementation of legislation can be implemented."
“To oppose genetically modified staple food for commercial planting is not to oppose GM technology, but rather to use the staple food of the entire population to take risks.†Zhang Hongliang stressed that opponents not only do not oppose, and even support 100% of the development of biological and genetic industries, “as 100% Supports the development of nuclear technology, but opposes testing the atomic bomb in places where the public gathers."
"With any uncertainty, China should not rush to the front," said Luo Yuannan, director of the Food and Agriculture Program at Greenpeace.
Lab says mice are safe
The safety of genetically modified rice is one of the core elements of this controversy that has continued for several months.
On February 25, Zhang Hecheng, one of the researchers and breeders of genetically modified rice and Huazhong Agricultural University, said at an expert forum that the GM corn and rice that China approved last year for production and application have the same security as non-GM rice and corn. .
Previously, the cultivatable unit of genetically modified rice and the National Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Improvement of Huazhong Agricultural University also fully affirmed the safety of genetically modified rice in response to external questions.
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