Genetically modified foods (or GM foods) are foods produced from organisms that have had specific changes introduced into their DNA using the methods of genetic engineering. Currently, the EU has one of the stringent regulations of GMO (Genetically Modified Organism) foods in the the world. All GMOs, along with irradiated food, are considered "new food" and are subject to extensive, case-by-case, science-based food evaluation by the European Food Safety Authority. There are currently no GM crops being grown commercially in the UK although scientists are carrying out controlled trials. In the UK, foods have to be labelled as GM if they contain genetically modified plants or animals. GM foods can only be sold if the Food Standards Agency judges that they do not present a risk to health.
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Response rates from 229k UK voters.
67% Yes |
33% No |
44% Yes |
33% No |
18% Yes, but require the labelling of foods that are genetically modified |
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5% Yes, but producers should not be able to patent seeds |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 229k UK voters.
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Unique answers from UK voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@9NK5G9W12mos12MO
Yes, to some extent but it should be restricted to ethical reasons such as eliminating disease etc. and not patented.
@9NJFWC612mos12MO
Provided there is regulatory control and monitoring. labelling is important - consumers should know what they are buying
@9NS4Q4G12mos12MO
Yes, but their production should be supervised at every step by health inspectors, and the seeds should not be able to be patented.
@9NQ8VFS12mos12MO
Yes, but thorough research should be undertaken to prevent potential environmental impacts of crossbreeding between genetically modified plants and wild plants.
@9NPWMLQ 12mos12MO
Yes, but there must be clear containment programmes in place to ensure there is not unintended hybridisation with neighbouring crops and foods that are not genetically engineered.
@B5BK6683wks3W
Yes, but it needs to be balanced with natural foods and labelled accordingly. There also needs to be strong regulation and GM crops or seeds should not be patented or copywritten or trade marked.
@B2KYLTF4mos4MO
Yes, but only as a corrective measure to return to natural crops and foods which conform to the gender role reversal
@9ZXCD3N6mos6MO
The dangers of genetically engineered foods should be addressed and it could negatively impact the environment
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