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A falta de informação sobre os Organismos Geneticamente Modificados no Brasil

2012; ASSOCIAÇÃO BRASILEIRA DE SAÚDE COLETIVA; Volume: 17; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1590/s1413-81232012000200010

ISSN

1678-4561

Autores

Isabelle Geoffroy Ribeiro, Victor Augustus Marin,

Tópico(s)

Animal Genetics and Reproduction

Resumo

This article presents a review about the labeling of products that have Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO), also called transgenic elements in their composition. It addresses the conventions, laws and regulations relating to such products currently governing the market, the adequacy of these existing standards and their acceptance by society. It also examines the importance of the cautionary principle when assessing the application of new technologies or technologies where little is known or where there is no relevant scientific knowledge about the potential risks to the environment, human health and society.

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