Journal or Publishing Institution: University of New South Wales Press
Date of Publication: 06/01/2013
Study: http://gmojudycarman.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Is-GM-food-safe-to-eat.pdf
Author(s): Carman, J.
Article Type: Book
Abstract:
The safety of genetically modified (GM) food is a central issue driving the genetic engineering controversy today. This chapter explores the potentially harmful effects of GM foods on human health and – in doing so – focuses upon the most commonly eaten GM foods in Australia. I look first at how GM foods are made and then consider some of the potential risks that inform a safety evaluation of these foods, especially in relation to the safety testing that has been done.
Keywords: food safety, genetically engineered foods, human health, health risk, safety evaluation, risk assessment
Citation:
Carman, J., 2004. Is GM food safe to eat? Recoding Nature Critical Perspectives on Genetic Engineering. Sydney: UNSW Press, pp. 82-93.
Category:
- Health effects
- Pesticide use
Record ID: 299
