Position
Statements on Biotechnology
United
Soybean Board (USB) The United
Soybean Board (USB) has issued a statement saying that it "recognizes
that the future of agricultural biotechnology depends upon the understanding
and acceptance of consumers. As such, we advocate the responsible development
of plant biotechnology in a way that provides long-term benefits to
consumers, producers, and the environment."
Highlights of their position paper include the following issues:
- Crops
and products enhanced by agricultural biotechnology are safe to grow
and safe to eat, as confirmed by the Food and Drugs Administration
following their thorough reviews of rigorous, scientific testing.
The USB claims that more than 1,800 scientific evaluations in the
United States - including tests for allergenicity and environmental
safety - have concluded that commercially available soybeans produced
through agricultural biotechnology are safe for consumers and for
the environment. They are just as nutritious and safe as any other
commercially available variety.
- The USB
supports a policy based upon good public health practices and sound
science, which will provide consumers with clear and meaningful information
about the foods they eat. It notes that the current FDA labeling
guidelines are exemplary and that if anyone proposes to change these
labeling requirements, proposed changes should adhere to the same
standard.
For more
of the United Soybean Board, visit http://www.talksoy.com or
email John Bissell at john.bissell@publicis-usa.com |
International
Support:
- International
Organizations
- Africa
- Asia
- Europe
- North
America
- Latin
America
- Oceania
International
Organizations
- Food
and Agricultural Organization
- Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development
- World Health Organization
- United Nations Development Programme
- United Nations Environment Programme
- Third World Academy of Sciences
- Agenda
21
- Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
- Vatican Pontifical Academy on Life
- International
Council for Science Union
- International
Life Sciences Institute
Africa
- International
Society of African Scientists
- United Nations Economic Commission for Africa
- Africabio
- South African Minister Ngubane's statement at WSSD
- National Biotechnology Strategy for South Africa
- Former Kenyan President Moi's letter to US President Clinton
- Nigerian
President Obasanjo's Statement
Asia
- Asian
Development Bank
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Indian National Academy of Sciences
- National Academy of Science and Technology (Philippines)
- Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir's Speech
at BioMalaysia 2002
- Policy Statement on Biotechnology (Philippines)
Europe
- Royal
Society of London
- Prime
Minister Blair's speech
- European
Commission
- French
Academy of Science
North
America
United
States of America
- American
Medical Association
- American Society for Microbiology
- National Academy of Sciences
- National Research Council
- American Society of Plant Biologists
- Federation of Animal Science Societies
- American Midwest Farmers
- American
Agri-Women
- American
Soybean Association
- National
Chicken Council
- National
Corn Growers Association
- National
Cotton Council
- National
Milk Producers Federation
- National
Potato Council
- National
Turkey Federation
- United
Soybean Board
Canada
- Canadian
Biotechnology Advisory Committee
- The
Royal Society of Canada (The Canadian Academy of the Sciences and Humanities)
- Industry
Canada (Federal Department of Industry)
- The
1998 Canadian Biotechnology Strategy: A Ongoing Renewal Process
Latin
America
- Brazilian
Academy of Sciences
- Mexican Academy of Sciences
Oceania
- New
Zealand Royal Commission
- Commonwealth
Scientific and Industrial Research Organization
- Australia New Zealand Food Authority
- Australian Biotechnology: A National Strategy (2000)
- National
Farmers' Federation |