THIRD TIER
Consumer participation in decision making Final Vote Score 8 (Mentions 9)
Consumers
- Working together for common good. Co-operation.
- Between groups. Agreement
- Secondary food industry members are just that
- Active involvement in decision making
- Ability to listen and take on board the differences / work through difference à agreement
- Greater involvement and participation of public.
Producers / Manufacturers / Marketers / Retailers
- The general public felt like their opinion had been heard
- Consensus of opinion on New Zealand‘s GM stance
Research
- Establishment of forum whereby all interested groups could discuss the pros and cons of developments in GM Foods before marketing.
Information resource Final Vote Score 8 (Mentions 4)
Research
- Evidence based science for biotech foods is accessible and transparent
- Much expanded databases of composition / allergens / toxic components
- Provide a web based information centre that provides consumers, scientists, regulators with the latest information on GE foods.
- Establish a database on the composition of all common foods. Information to be freely available.
Balanced role of media Final Vote Score 6 (Mentions 5)
Consumers
- Balanced representation of both sides
Producers / Manufacturers / Marketers / Retailers
- Media generated consumer fear
Research
- Information that meets needs of consumers
- Consumer confidence enhanced by media co-operation to avoid sensationalism
- Balanced media information
G.M. crops and organic crops can co-exist Final Vote Score 0 (Mentions 1)
Research
- Acceptance that GM crops per se not at odds with organic movement.
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