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Genetically Modified Foods: Safety and Labeling

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What must be indicated on the label of GM foods sold 'loose' in the UK?

Whether they contain genetically modified organisms (GMOs) (correct)

Their nutritional value

Ingredients produced from GMOs

Whether they are toxic

What is the main condition for GM foods to be authorized for sale?

To have less nutritional value than their non-GM counterpart

To not present a risk to health (correct)

To not be toxic

To not mislead consumers

What does genetic modification involve?

Creating new species altogether

Altering the taste of fruits

Introducing a gene from one living thing into another (correct)

Switching off all existing genes

Which products produced with the help of GM technology do not have to be labelled as GM foods?

Meat, milk, and eggs from animals fed on GM animal feed Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of switching off a gene in genetic modification?

To stop something specific from happening Signup and view all the answers

What does 'GM' stand for in the context of genetically modified foods?

Genetically modified Signup and view all the answers

How does genetic modification differ from traditional breeding methods?

Genetic modification enables the insertion of one or a few genes, while traditional breeding involves mixing thousands of genes. Signup and view all the answers

What are GM foods?

Foods that contain or consist of GMOs, or are produced from GMOs Signup and view all the answers

How are the safety assessments of GM foods carried out?

By the Food Standards Agency with the Advisory Committee on Novel Foods and Processes (ACNFP) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of genetic modification in plants and animals?

To produce plants, animals and micro-organisms with specific qualities Signup and view all the answers