1. Also, all genetically altered products will be tracked in a central database, which will also mark the location of all crops. 2. All genetically altered products will be tracked in a central database, which will also mark the location of all crops. 3. Glickman announced that his department will request voluntary labeling of genetically altered products. 4. If consumers reject genetically altered products, or farmers discover equally effective, but cheaper ways to control pests, the strategy could backfire. 5. In a statement, the corporation said Safeway would have serious difficulty determining what constitutes an altered product, and labeling would place the products at a competitive disadvantage. 6. Most genetically altered products are benefiting farmers in the developed world, helping them increase yield, but the practice has not trickled down to developing nations. 7. Some other companies, meanwhile, are spinning off divisions that make genetically altered products. 8. That would require a much-expanded infrastructure so that farmers, elevators, grain companies and wholesalers could keep their genetically altered product in separate storage areas. 9. Until we know the effects of these products, genetically altered products should be removed from the food we eat. 10. While debate over public disclosure goes on, however, genetically altered products are moving swiftly onto the farm. |