Genetically modified soybean oil sold in supermarkets

Research shows that as of now, there is no evidence that GM products can cause substantial or potential harm to human health. At the same time, from a regulatory point of view, as long as it is not listed in the list of genetically modified plants approved by the State, there are no products imported into the country that are approved for genetically modified raw materials, regardless of its size, color, and taste are different and weird, are not genetically modified products.

Ms. Wang Xiaoling, who lives in Xiying Road, came to Xi’an from her hometown in Sichuan after graduating from university. Although she has worked and lived in Xi’an for more than 30 years, she still has difficulty changing her “Sichuan stomach.” The most authentic taste is still Sichuan cuisine. The kind of spicy taste, especially the spicy bean curd, fermented bean curd, bean paste and other soy products.

In recent years, with the emergence of genetically modified concepts, Wang Xiaoling, who has always liked bean products, has been hesitant to purchase these items in supermarkets. "The opinions of experts on genetically modified foods are also unconvincing. Some people say that they are harmless, they can rest assured that they have eaten, and others have made different voices. These ordinary consumers are confused. Now, buying soybean oil and food in supermarkets. When drawing products, you can clearly see whether the raw materials used are genetically modified soybeans, but so far, I haven’t seen soybean products such as dried bean curd, fermented bean curd, and bean paste, indicating that the raw materials are genetically modified. The food safety in the end, but at least let our consumers know when the relevant products are raw materials in the end is not genetically modified it!" Faced with the identity of the bean products on the market, Wang Xiaoling reluctantly said.

With the question of Ms. Wang Xiaoling, recently, the reporter went to the Provincial Department of Agriculture, Northwest Agriculture and Forestry University and the Provincial Seed Management Station to investigate the cultivation, management and use status of genetically modified organisms in our province.

Planting: Only one type of transgenic cotton planted in Shaanxi Province

“Among the transgenic plants approved for application in the country, only GM cotton is grown in small quantities in Shaanxi Province. Due to non-cotton growing in Shaanxi Province, the planting area is limited to local areas such as Weinan, and the planting area is very limited.” Seed Management The person in charge of the station said.

Not only Shaanxi Province, but even in China, there are very few truly genetically-grown GM products.

It is understood that at present, China has approved the issuance of seven kinds of genetically modified plant biosafety certificates for genetically modified plants, namely, the storage-resistant tomatoes and insect-resistant cotton safety certificates issued in 1997. In 1999, they changed the color petunia and disease-resistant peppers ( (Sweet peppers, chili peppers) safety certificate, issued in 2006, genetically modified disease-resistant papaya safety certificate, and genetically-transgenic insect-resistant rice ("Huahui 1" and "BT Youyou 63") issued by China in 2009 with independent intellectual property rights. Transplant phytase corn safety certificate.

According to the person in charge, according to the state's regulations on crop planting, even if the certificate for agricultural genetically modified organisms is obtained, it does not mean that the product can be cultivated on a large scale. In accordance with the requirements of the "Seed Law of the People's Republic of China", strict regional trials and production trials must be carried out to achieve the standard certification certificate. After that, the relevant seed companies must undergo a rigorous review to obtain production licenses and business licenses before they can carry out seed production licensing operations, before they can enter commercial plantations.

Under such strict regulations, as of now, the only genetically modified plants approved for production and application in China are cotton, papaya, bell pepper, tomato and petunia. Among them, the planting of genetically modified cotton was approved in 1997, and the transgenic insect-resistant cotton has realized large-scale commercial planting and reduced the use of large amounts of pesticides. Transgenic papaya is grown in small quantities. Although sweet peppers, tomatoes and petunias have been issued with safety certificates, in China, these three transgenic plants have not been widely used.

Not only that, the reporter learned from the Department of Science and Technology of the Provincial Department of Agriculture that at present, Shaanxi is included in the entire country, there is no cultivation of genetically modified food crops, and there is no approval for the import of genetically modified grain seeds for planting. This means that, with the exception of cotton, no real large-scale commercialization of genetically modified products has been achieved so far in crops grown in China.

The relevant person in charge of the Department of Science and Technology of the Provincial Department of Agriculture stated that the supervision of the agricultural scientific and commercial application of genetically modified organisms in China is very strict and has introduced a number of specific management methods and regulations, such as the "Regulations on the Safety Management of Agricultural Genetically Modified Organisms". “Administrative Measures for the Safety Evaluation of Agricultural Genetically Modified Organisms”, “Administrative Measures for the Safety of Imports of Agricultural Genetically Modified Organisms”, “Administrative Measures for the Labeling of Agricultural Genetically Modified Organisms”, “Approval Methods for the Processing of Agricultural Genetically Modified Organisms”, and “Administrative Measures for the Inspection and Quarantine of Entry-Exit Transgenic Organism Products”.

Processing: Only one enterprise in Shaanxi Province was approved to use GM soybean

As of the end of 2011, China has approved the import of genetically modified cotton, soybeans, corn, canola, and sugar beets as raw materials for processing. Among them, GM soybeans dominated: Since 1995, China imported soybeans, imported 290,000 tons that year, and imported 1.11 million tons in 1996, basically non-genetically modified soybeans. Since 1996, the United States has approved the cultivation of genetically modified soybeans. China's imports of genetically modified soybeans began in 1997, when it imported 2.88 million tons of soybeans, of which 2.37 million tons were imported from the United States, most of which were genetically modified soybeans, and the rest were imported from Brazil. In 2011, China imported more than 54.8 million tons of genetically modified soybeans, all of which were used to process raw materials.

According to relevant regulations, for the import of genetically modified crops, our country must strictly specify the scope of use and implement the record. Some large oil processing companies in the country, such as Jinlongyu, Fulinmen, Ingot, etc., all have genetically modified products, and Shaanxi Bangji only one company has been approved to use imported genetically modified soybeans for oil processing.

At the same time, in accordance with relevant regulations, China requires the implementation of a labeling system for agricultural genetically modified organisms. That is, the sale of agricultural genetically modified organisms listed in the list of agricultural genetically modified organisms within the territory of the People's Republic of China must comply with the "Administrative Measures on the Labeling of Agricultural Genetically Modified Organisms" for identification. Any agricultural genetically modified organism that is listed in the label management catalog and used for sales should be identified; if it is not identified or not marked according to regulations, it may not be imported or sold.

At present, the products that the country requires to identify include 17 products including corn, soybean, rape, cotton, and tomato 5 categories: soybean seed, soybean, soybean meal, soybean oil, soybean meal, corn seed, corn, corn oil, corn meal, rapeseed seed Rapeseed, rapeseed oil, rapeseed meal, cotton seed, tomato seed, fresh tomato, tomato sauce.

Obviously, Ms. Wang’s concerns about bean curd, beancurd, and bean paste are not mandatory. In fact, reporters saw in supermarkets that some soy sauce products currently have genetically modified product logos. The person in charge of the Department of Science and Technology of the Provincial Department of Agriculture also reminded us that although China requires that agricultural genetically modified organisms implement a labeling system, there is no necessary link between labeling and safety. In other words, the sign system only tells consumers whether or not they use genetically modified raw materials. Does not mean that there is a security risk.

At present, the requirements and practices of various countries for the labeling system of agricultural GMOs are also different. Some implement comprehensive mandatory labels, such as the European Union; others implement voluntary labels, such as the United States, Canada, and Argentina; some implement Some mandatory signs, such as Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Thailand, China, etc. Among them, the United States does not have mandatory labeling of genetically modified foods, and it does not distinguish from non-genetically modified foods.

Supervision: Shaanxi province conducts annual genetic testing on the seed market

The relevant person in charge of the Department of Science and Technology of the Shaanxi Provincial Department of Agriculture said that for the management of genetically modified organisms, China has now formed a set of laws and regulations, technical specifications and management systems that suit China's national conditions and are in line with international practices. Specific to Shaanxi, it is to conduct regular and irregular spot checks on the seed market while strengthening supervision. The results of spot-checks show that as of now, no genetically modified seeds and related products have been found.

People pay more attention to genetically modified organisms because of their safety. In fact, China's safety assessment of genetically modified organisms is very strict. It is necessary to have food safety and environmental safety assessment before applying for a safety certificate. The food safety assessment includes nutrition evaluation, toxicological evaluation of newly expressed substances, evaluation of sensitization, and the like. The environmental safety assessment includes the risk of resistance of target organisms, the impact on the evolution of plant community structure and pest status, the impact of transgenic crops on non-invasive organisms, the evaluation of the functional efficiency of transgenic plants, the environmental impact of genetic drift, and survival Competitiveness, etc.

In this regard, Zhang Yong, a professor from the Northwest A&F University, said in an interview that genetically modified organisms that can pass the national genetic safety assessment generally have no safety issues. And the cherry tomatoes, big bell peppers, pumpkins, and cucumbers that people often see on the market are not GM products.

As for the many “remedies” that circulate on the Internet to identify GM foods, such as whether they are GM products based on size, appearance, taste, season, color, and resistance to storage, Professor Zhang Yong believes that it is not scientific, and there is no evidence that These are inexorably linked. At the same time, the research of transgenic animal foods is only at the stage of scientific research from a nationwide perspective. There are currently no genetically modified meat and poultry products on the market.

In response to concerns and doubts of the public, the relevant person in charge of the Department of Science and Technology of the Provincial Department of Agriculture also suggested that, on the one hand, there is no need to talk about genetic changes in genetically modified products. Research shows that as of now, there is no evidence that GM products will bring us substantial Or potential hazards. On the other hand, from the actual status of the supervision work, the current GM products are controllable and limited, and there are no other GM crops grown in addition to cotton in Shaanxi Province. At the same time, as long as it is not listed in the list of genetically modified plants approved by the State, there are no products imported into the country that are approved for genetically modified raw materials. No matter how different its size, color, or taste is, it will not be a genetically modified product. Everyone can rest assured to eat.

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