Useful Links for "Genetically Modified Organisms"

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Last updated 12/03/04

With thanks to Sara Luis-Ruiz and Insiyah Ahmedi, Spring 2000 and Special Thanks to Trina Queen, Spring 2001

The Campaign: http://www.thecampaign.org/index.php
I came across this website when doing my reading report. It is the website for the campaign to label genetically engineered foods. I found a great article about Mexico and how its handeling this issue. (Carlynne Noel, Spring 2003)

Campaign for Labeling
http://www.futuradesign.co.uk/gm/ Over the past few years, large scale experiments has been made on our food's supply. Today, 2/3 of the food on the market shelves contain GE ingredients, without the knowledge of a vast majority of Americans. The Campaign for Labelling is just a way to ensure that the consumer knows what is going on with the food.

Hazards of GE Foods
http://www.purefood.org This is a very good site for information on the hazards of Genetically modified foods and crops. It makes you think twice before eating things like potatoes, milk... look for the GE fact sheet.

Environmental defense's Genetically Engineered Food Q&A page
http://www.edf.org/pubs/FactSheets/a_BioTFact.html

Ecomall (ecological issues including biotech)
http://www.ecomall.com

Mothers for Natural Law
http://www.safe-food.org This web site provides more idea about how safe genetic foods are, and how reliable current research about genetic foods' safty. This site also gives us information about how people of other countries think of the issue. (Jae-ho Chang, Fall 2000)

Church of Scotland, Science, Religion and Technology Project. “Genetically Modified Food, Report of the Church of Scotland General Assembly, 11 May 1999.”
http://ds.dial.pipex.com/srtscot/gmfood2.shtml Excellent article stating the problems of genetically altered food overseas and in the church. Eye-opening article. (Trina Queen, Spring 2001)

Consumers International, Briefing Paper, “Genetically Modified Foods: Magic Solution or Hidden Menace?”
http://www.consumersinternational.org/campaigns/biotech/briefing.html Dated No 8/November 1997. Updated: 31 Jul 1999. Accessed 01/30/2001. Includes list of many modified foods, consumer health and safety risks, environmental and ecological consequences, socio-economic impact on developing countries, wider economic consequences an ethical issues. (Trina Queen, Spring 2001)

Consumers International Position Paper, “Comments and Response to Agenda Item 9, Document CX/FL 98/8, Proposed Draft Recommendations for the Labelling of Foods Obtained Through Biotechnology.”
http://www.consumersinternational.org/campaigns/codex/ccfl-may98.html Dated 24 April 1998. Updated: 29 Jun 1999. Accessed 02/26/2001. Consumer International’s comments to Codex Committee on Food Labelling. (Trina Queen, Spring 2001)

Consumers International, Press Release Archive: 29, “International Consumers Organization Warns that Genetically Altered Food Poses Health Concern.”
http://www.consumersinternational.org/news/press_archive/genetic.html Released October 1996, Updated 29 Jun 1999. Accessed 01/30/2001. Press release calling for a ban on all antibiotic resistance genes used in commercial food crop due to potential health risk. (Trina Queen, Spring 2001)

Druker, Steven M., “Are Genetically Engineered Foods In Accord with Jewish Law? A Comprehensive Analysis of the Problems.”
http://www.biointegrity.org/Halakha.html Copyright 1997. Accessed 02/27/2001. Rather lengthy article discussing the Jewish concerns regarding genetically altered foods and their moral and ethical decisions. (Trina Queen, Spring 2001)

Edwards, Julian, Speech given on February 20, 2000 at the OECD Conference on Biotechnology in Edinburgh. Accessed 02/26/2001.
http://www.consumersinternational.org/campaigns/biotech/julian-oecd.html Speech given on behalf of Consumers International to the OECD Conference requesting the right to choice, comprehensive risk analysis policy and clarification on what constitutes scientific evidence. (Trina Queen, Spring 2001)

Environmental Defense Fact Sheet, “Genetically Engineered Foods: Who’s Minding the Store.”
http://www.edf.org/pubs/FactSheet/a_BioTFact.html Copyright 1995. Accessed 02/20/2001. A few frequently asked questions regarding genetically engineered foods. (Trina Queen, Spring 2001)

EarthSave GE page
http://www.earthsave.org/ge.htm "Earth Save promotes food choices that are healthy for people and for the planet." (Meoshi Slater, Spring 2001)

FDA P01-01, Food and Drug Administration Press Office and Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, “FDA Announces Proposal and Draft Guidance for Food Developed Through Biotechnology” and “Guidance for Industry, Voluntary Labeling Indicating Whether Foods Have or Have Not Been Developed Using Bioengineering.”
http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~lrd/hhbioen3.html and http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/biolabgu.html Dated
January 17, 2001 and January 2001. Accessed 02/26/2001. Draft copy being released for comment regarding a proposed industry voluntary labeling program for genetically modified foods in the US. The first article is the press release and the second article is the actual draft. (Trina Queen, Spring 2001)

First Consensus Conference Final Report, “Regulations of Gene Technology in the Food Chain.”
http://www.abc.net.au/science/slab/consconf/report.htm Dated Friday 12 March 1999. Accessed 01/30/2001. Australian Broadcasting Corporation’s copy of the Final Consensus Report discussing comments and recommendations made by the First Consensus Conference on Gene Technology regarding unlabelled imported GM foods, license fee and biosafety protocols. (Trina Queen, Spring 2001)

Global Issues, Genetically Modified Foods: http://www.globalissues.org/EnvIssues/GEFood.asp
This Website has multiple pages discussing topics on genetically engineered food. Also gives information on health and environmental concerns and the political issues behind the emerging promotion of biotechnology and genetically modified foods. (Carlos Brown, Fall 2004)

Greenberger, Robert S., “ Religious Sue for GM-food-labelling.”
http://www.gene.ch/gentech/1999/Jul-Aug/msg00254.html Dated Wed, 18 Aug 1999. Accessed 02/27/2001. Short article from staff reporter of The Wall Street Journal forwarded to a GENTECH archive. Religious members of various organizations gather together to file a class action lawsuit against the FDA. (Trina Queen, Spring 2001)

Halloran, Jean and Hansen, Michael, Ph.D., “Why We Need Labelling of Genetically Engineered Food.”
http://www.consumersinternational.org/campaigns/biotech/whylabel.html Dated April 1998. Updated: 29 Jun 1999. Accessed 02/26/2001. Discusses how genetically modified food is different, toxic effects, allergens, antibiotic resistance, nutritional value, environmental risk, and dietary preferences. (Trina Queen, Spring 2001)

Hansen, Michael Ph.D., “OECD Consultation of NGO’s on Genetically Engineered Food.” November 20, 1999. Paris, France.
http://www.consumersinternational.org/campaigns/biotech/hansen.html Consumers International/Consumers Union of US. Accessed 02/26/2001. Very informative presentation discussing the consumer concerns such as medical, environmental, ethical and social issues. (Trina Queen, Spring 2001)

Hobbelink, Henk, “The Gene Revolution: Will Biotechnology Feed the World?” Safe Food for All, the Consumer Agenda.
http://www.consumersinternational.org/campaigns/safefood/food_safefood_07b.html Dated 15 March 1996. Updated: 29 Jun 1999. Accessed 02/26/2001. Excellent article stating how large corporations can influence decisions and even destroy small countries with their personal agenda. These companies have promised to feed the world with little progress felt except in their own pockets. (Trina Queen, Spring 2001)

Maryanski, James H. Ph.D., “Bioengineered Foods: Will They Cause Allergic Reactions?”
http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/pubalrgy.html Dated October-November 1997. Accessed 02/26/2001. Short article stating how the FDA is staying on top of consumer concerns for allergen safety in genetically engineered foods. (Trina Queen, Spring 2001)

Menache, Andre Dr., “Public must have a say in what science is doing”, The Irish Times.
http://special.northernlight.com/gmfoods/andre.htm Dated 09/08/2000. Accessed 02/27/2000. Article about the Irish and British concerns with genetic engineering overall, not just with foods but also animals and humans. (Trina Queen, Spring 2001)

McGaughey, Bernalyn D. and Thomas P. Redick, "Liability and Labeling of Genetically Modified Organisms"
http://www.cast-science.org/0002abab.htm It has lots of useful information and is helpful for those wishing to know if they are consuming Genetically Modified Organisms. (Gary McGaha, Spring 2001)

Monsanto
http://www.monsanto.com The site for Monsanto Corp. (JRN)

News Archive: 4 June 1999, “Call for Labelling Rejected.”
http://www.consumersinternational.org/news/news_archive/1998-06-04.html Updated 4 June 1998. Accessed 02/26/2001. Very short article stating Codex had rejected CI’s request for mandatory labeling program. (Trina Queen, Spring 2001)

Organic Consumers Association, Genetically Engineered Foods Page: http://www.organicconsumers.org/gelink.html
This website provides a list of articles related to genetically engineered food. Also includes links to various topics, news, campaigns, and events concerning genetically engineered food. (Carlos Brown, Fall 2004)

Thompson, Larry, “Are Bioengineered Foods Safe?” U.S. Food and Drug Administration, FDA Consumer.
http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/fdbioeng.html Dated January-February 2000. Accessed 02/26/2001. Interview with FDA Consumer and FDA Commissioner Jane E. Henney, M.D. including allergens, antibiotic markers, regulations and labeling. (Trina Queen, Spring 2001)

Whitman, Deborah B., “Genetically Modified Foods: Harmful or Helpful?”
http://www.csa.com/hottopics/gmfood/oview.html Cambridge Scientific Abstracts. Released April 2000. Accessed 02/26/2000. Excellent article discussing the advantages, criticisms and the governmental role in genetically modified foods. (Trina Queen, Spring 2001)

Wolfe, Kathi, “Biotech Food Coming Under Ethical, Religious Scrutiny.”
http://beliefnet.com/story/55/story_5528.html Dated Nov 27. Copyright 2000. Accessed 02/27/2001. Article discussing recall on taco shells leading to public outrage and religious concern. Religious groups are concerned about church laws and not knowing what food they are eating as well as environmental issues. (Trina Queen, Spring 2001)

World Ecology
http://www.worldecology.com/ This has GMF info and world ecology stuff! (Kendall Whitfield, Fall 2000)