Germany: New Standard GMO-free Logo Introduced
August 14, 2009| |
The German logo "Ohne Gentechnik" or "without gene technology" has been approved for use to identify foods derived from animals for which no genetically modified plants such as maize or soy were used in feed. German Minister of Agriculture Ilse Aigner stated that the goal is "to make it easier for consumers to choose food products without gene technology in an informed manner." This is also hoped to provide consumers more freedom of choice and to enhance transparency when shopping for groceries.
For many manufacturers and for those producing organic commodities, it may be difficult to meet the relevant criteria since in the food production processes, additives, enzymes and flavourings have been developed directly or indirectly through genetically modified organisms. On the other hand, certain applications of gene technology are allowed in animal-based food products such as milk, eggs or meat.
The new logo is expected to be available to interested manufacturers for free and is widely appreciated by environmentalists and consumer groups.
For details see the article at: http://www.gmo-compass.org/eng/news/460.docu.html and the press release at:http://www.bmelv.de/cln_093/SharedDocs/Standardartikel/Ernaehrung/SichereLebensmittel/Kennzeichnung
/OhneGentechnikKennzeichnung.htmlin German
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