Regulatory Oversight and Safety Assessment of Genetically Modified Foods in the European Union

Engel, Karl‐Heinz; Schauzu, M.; Klein, Günter; Somogyi, Andrew A.

doi:10.1021/bk-1995-0605.ch003

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“…Consumer decisions play a vital role in which products will come into the market and shaping the government and agribusiness firms' strategies or policies [29,30]. Consumer demand for GM foods is an important determinant of the demand for GM technology by farmers [14].…”

Section: Consumers and Farmersmentioning

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Perception and Attitude toward GM Technology among Agribusiness Managers in China as Producers and as Consumers

Deng

Pray

et al. 2019

Sustainability

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China is one of the biggest consumers of genetically modified (GM) products, importing maize, soybeans and canola, and producing GM cotton. The cultivation of GM food crop, however, is still not permitted. Many studies argue that consumers’ attitude toward GM food safety is a major barrier to GM food crop production in China. Recent studies suggest that special interest groups such as biotechnology scientists with an economic interest in biotechnology are more supportive of the technology than groups with nothing to gain. Others believe that agribusiness groups influence the debate about GM food production. This is the first study that examined agribusiness managers’ attitudes toward GM biosafety and their support for GM crop production. The sample was 160 firms in the seed, pesticide, feed and food processing industries. We found most agribusiness leaders are concerned about GM food consumption and oppose GM crop production. Using regression models, we found business managers’ attitudes toward GM crop cultivation are more supportive if they expect to profit, if they are already using GM crops in their firm or are doing research on GM crops.

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Section: Consumers and Farmersmentioning

confidence: 99%

Perception and Attitude toward GM Technology among Agribusiness Managers in China as Producers and as Consumers

Deng

Pray

et al. 2019

Sustainability

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“…An inventory on consumers’ decision on GM food becomes mandatory to formulate policies and strategies. 13 , 30 Literature evidence alarms that the consumer response toward GM foods is largely negative, though the trend is changing in the recent past, especially post-implementation of stringent rules likes labeling. A majority of such studies have been carried out in the capitalist countries exhibiting a positive response, whereas, in the developing world, the literature is scanty and show a negative response toward the GM foods.…”

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“…Consumers experience anxiety toward GM food and therefore their decision on its consumption is pivotal to government and agri-business firms to prescribe policies and formulate strategies. 13 , 30 A comprehensive information on consumers’ perception, preferences, attitude and response toward GM foods has been presented in the context based on the evidence from literature. A wide gap exists between acceptance for cultivation of GM crops and market across countries.…”

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Genetically modified foods: bibliometric analysis on consumer perception and preference

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In this study, we present the bibliometric trends emerging from research outputs on consumer perception and preference for genetically modified (GM) foods and policy prescriptions for enabling the consumption using VOSviewer visualization software. Consumers’ positive response is largely influenced by the decision of the governments to ban or approve the GM crops cultivation. Similarly, the public support increases when the potential benefits of the technology are well articulated, consumption increases with a price discount, people’s trust on the government and belief in science increases with a positive influence by the media. Europe and the USA are the first region and country, respectively, in terms of the number of active institutions per research output, per-capita GDP publication and citations. We suggest research-, agri-food industries-, and society-oriented policies to be implemented by the stakeholders to ensure the safety of GM foods, encourage consumer-based studies, and increase public awareness toward these food products.

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“…Before a genetically modified organism (GMO) can be released into the environment the manufacturer or importer must show that commercialization of the GM food poses no risk to human health or the environment. Approval of GMFs in the EU falls within the jurisdiction of the regulatory document, "Deliberate Release into the Environment o f Genetically Modified Organisms" (90/220/EEC) (Engel et. al., 1995).…”

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“…If the application is not rejected it is passed on to the EU Commission. The Commission is responsible for undertaking an EU-wide consultation procedure (Engel et. al., 1995).…”

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Genetically Modified Foods: Consumer Issues and the Role of Information Asymmetry

Hobbs

Plunkett

1999

Canadian J Agri Economics

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Consumer attitudes towards genetically modified foods (GMFs) differ widely, particularly between North America and Europe. Information asymmetry, incomplete information and uncertainty arise as a result of concerns over GMFs . This paper explores the evolution of consumer attitudes towards genetically modijed foods in Europe and in North America and discusses a number ofprivate market and public policy solutions to the problems of imperfect information and uncertainty. The paper concludes with suggestions for further research.Can. J. Agric. Econ. 47: 445-455 445

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Regulatory Oversight and Safety Assessment of Genetically Modified Foods in the European Union

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Perception and Attitude toward GM Technology among Agribusiness Managers in China as Producers and as Consumers

Perception and Attitude toward GM Technology among Agribusiness Managers in China as Producers and as Consumers

Genetically modified foods: bibliometric analysis on consumer perception and preference

Genetically Modified Foods: Consumer Issues and the Role of Information Asymmetry

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