THIRD TIER
Organics versus G.E. Final Vote Score 12 (Mentions 7)
Consumers
- Funding for non commercial GE based research
- Some people believe GE food will never be safe. ‘Gut-feeling’ or disturbed wairua
- Ban unsafe additives / GE chemicals
- Resources used sustainably for organic agriculture
- NZ would be a GE free nation (in food and environment)
Producers / Manufacturers / Marketers / Retailers
- Acceptance by the general public that GE has no place in our food or environment
- Greater public funding for organics versus GE.
Research
Accepted and understood definition for GE food. Final Vote Score 6 (Mentions 5)
Consumers
Producers / Manufacturers / Marketers / Retailers
- Clearly understood of what GM foods are
- Biotechnology definition and education – it became a school subject
Research
Liability / responsibility Final Vote Score 4 (Mentions 2)
Consumers
- The company that creates the new organism is liable (for mistakes)
- Legal repercussions if labelling information is incorrect
Producers / Manufacturers / Marketers / Retailers
Research
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