Immediate Issues AUCKLAND WORKSHOP
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1. |
Credibility of regulatory authorities, including Codex | 12 |
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2. |
Other issues impact on GE regulation | 9 |
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3. |
Food safety from the consumer viewpoint | 9 |
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4. |
Appropriate basis for testing GE foods | 8 |
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5. |
Provision of information to consumers – incl. labelling | 8 |
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Role of science with respect to GM foods | 5 |
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Will consumers have confidence in GE food safety standards? | 5 |
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Need balanced public relations efforts | 4 |
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Education of consumers | 4 |
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10. |
Trade impact of GE food guidelines | 3 |
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11. |
Contribution of GM relative to conventional breeding | 3 |
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12. |
Long term effects of GE foods | 2 |
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13. |
Concern with GE foods highlights lack of knowledge of all foods | 2 |
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14. |
Need to manage risk | 1 |
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