ABSTRACT
The introduction of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) into food products has been a major political issue for over a decade in many parts of the world. Regulatory authorities such as the FSA in the United Kingdom, the FDA in the United States, and the DGAL in France, on the basis of recommendations from the scientific community, have recognized that the GMO products currently available are safe for the consumer and the environment. Moreover, there is a consensus among scientists that biotechnology has the potential to create products that will enhance nutrition, increase crop yields, and reduce the use of toxic pesticides and herbicides.
