GMW: Strong consumer opposition to GMOs in Japan

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GMW: Strong consumer opposition to GMOs in Japan

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Thu, 25 May 2006 13:02:59 +0100

 

 

 

 

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JAPAN: Survey finds strong consumer opposition to GMOs

Source: Michael Fitzpatrick, Just Food, 24 May 2006

just-food.com via http://www.ellinghuysen.com/

 

A panel entrusted by the Japanese Government to promote acceptance of

GM products has released details of a poll that shows a majority of

japanese firmly against GMOs.

 

The survey carried out by the government affiliated STAFF (The Society

for Techno-innovation of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries) showed

only 9% of those polled had a good image of GM food

 

61% of respondents declared themselves to be reluctant to eat GM food.

But 70% said they hadn't realised that oil and soy sauce do not have

mandatory GM labeling.

 

 

 

 

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