SOC 808 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Mandatory Labelling, Bovine Somatotropin, Supreme Court Of Canada
18 Mar 2019
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Canada is the world"s 5th largest producer of genetically modified crops. Biotech crops have reached over . 3 billion since first introduced in 1996 canadian organics industry also on the rise. Retail value as of 2008 = billion. Organics is the fastest growing sector of global food system (consumer driven) European union (eu) has taken a cautious approach; has very strict regulations. This refers to any plant or animal that has been genetically engineered with dna from bacteria, viruses, and other plants or animals. Gmos are meant to withstand direct application of herbicides and/or produce their own insecticides. 4 countries worldwide require mandatory labelling, canada and the u. s. are not part of those countries. Some of these countries include: australia, china, france, italy, Non-gmo project was created to provide consumers with the informed choice that they deserve. Genetically modified hormone injected into dairy cows so they can produce more milk at once. Cows suffer excruciating pain due to swollen udders.
