U.S. Transgenic Rice Enters German Market, Chinese Rice Has Been Tested
Last week, a number of media in Bavaria reported on GM rice that was banned from importation in German retail supermarkets. First of all, the European Union announced the results of the inspection of imported long-grain rice. In each of the five samples of the same species, GM rice was banned from import. Subsequently, the European Rice Processing Association conducted a genetic test on 162 cases of long grain rice imported from the United States. The results showed that 33 of them were rice with artificial technology and GM rice. At the same time, it confirmed that the products had already flowed into the market. The EU announced this result after the 25-member meeting of domestic supplies experts concluded. At present, German Greenpeace experts believe that in January of this year, GM rice was found to enter the European Union. The U.S. official announced in July that the LL601 (LLRice601) rice was very likely to be a genetically modified variety. On July 18, the European Union confirmed the news. Five days later, the European Union made the following decision: The EU still allows the import of long-grain rice from the United States. If it can prove that it is not a genetically modified product, the suspected rice must be tested. The organization’s genetic expert Henning Schederhofer stated that German Bayer had planted only one variety of genetically modified rice for experimental purposes in the United States from 1999 to 2001, and that it has never been planted in large areas because of low yields. . There is only one explanation for how the transgenic rice harvested in the experiment spread across the United States. The GM rice was not discovered at the time of harvest and was mistakenly received and mixed in rice that did not contain genetically modified rice. These seeds were used in planting. seed. Allegedly, this will be the first case of damages in the United States against Bayer Chemical Company. According to a survey conducted by Greenpeace in Germany, the rice sold under the trademark “Bon-Ri†in the chain store of ALDI Retail Group was GM rice, and its packaging was mixed with LLRice601 transgenic rice from the United States. However, currently only 8 out of 35 sales chains in the Group are involved in the sale of genetically modified rice, and are limited to ALDI Nord (Northern Group). The German importer is the rice trading branch of Euryza Co., Ltd. The rice brands distributed by Oryza and Reis-Fit. LLRice601 rice have been listed by the European Union as GM rice that is prohibited from import and sale. German lifestyle retailers reacted differently to this incident. A spokesman for REWE Group stated that the group has taken immediate measures to test the rice it sells. A spokesman for the EDEKA Group said that the brand new rice sold will be tested to determine whether it is genetically modified rice. However, their own brands sold are rice grown in Europe and will not contain genetically modified technology. The Friends of the Earth of the World Environment Institute demanded that Bayer, as the creator of this genetic plant, should bear the cost of inspection (approximately 200 euros for each inspection). The opinion of the Federal Ministry of Consumer Protection, Food and Agriculture is that the importer should be responsible for this test. In response to measures and consumer protection, German consumer protection center spokesman Danie Teqieke made the following explanation: 1. LLRice601 GM rice can not be identified from the appearance of consumers. Since Germany prohibits human consumption and trades of genetically modified rice, there are no provisions for the labeling of such products under the present circumstances. 2. For foods containing genetically modified additives and genetically modified organisms, the regulations must be marked. Due to the current consumer demand for such foods, there is almost no such products. Of course, some additives, vitamins, spices, etc. processed with genetically modified microorganisms, and meat, eggs, and milk of livestock and poultry fed with genetically modified feeds are not labeled. Advise consumers that if they want to consciously avoid "indirect" genetic products, they may consider not choosing products labeled "green food" and "non-genetic technology." When the proportion of genetically modified organisms is lower than the threshold value of 0.9%, its content is negligible, so it does not need to be marked. 3. According to the verification of the existing technology level, it is currently believed that the GM rice does not pose a hazard to human health. The out of control and spread of rice cultivation of this time certainly means that it brings economic risks to vendors and traders. The European Commission believes that this issue is not limited to a certain country, for example, it is very likely that GM rice will be mixed in food processing. China is currently testing rice imports. Greenpeace claimed that it has discovered transgenic rice rice noodles (Reisnudel: rice noodles) from China in Germany and other EU countries. Wooden Cup,Wooden Material Cup,Wooden Cup For Reusable,Natural Wooden Cup Yangzhou Tongfun Red International Trading Co,Ltd. , https://www.i-ecbio.com