THE POTENTIAL RISKS OF GENETIC ENGINEERING IN AGRICULTURE (1)

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THE RISKS POSED ARE AS FOLLOWS:-   (1) Negative Health effects from new Allergens or Toxins  (1a) Environmental risks like the creation of “superweeds” and resistant pests,   (1b)Reduced biodiversity, and ethical concerns about interfering with nature. (1c) Concerns as to the potential risk as to antibiotic resistance from genetically modified organisms   (1d)(GMOs) and the long-term, unknown … Read more

THE DANGERS OF THE GENE TECHNOLOGY BILL – WE MUST STAND UP AND CALL A HALT TO THE GENE TECHNOLOGY BILL BEFORE ITS TOO LATE ‘ PROTESTS TOMORROW NZ WIDE. KEEP NEW ZEALAND GE FREE. Make A Stand …

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Replaces the 1996 Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act. There is a reason why Genetic Engineering has been restricted to Containment Labs- because the potential serious risks if out in the environment. The Govts Health Committee received many thousands of submissions that have voiced serious concerns over the risks if this legislation is passed. Of … Read more

POTENTIAL RISKS OF GMO FARMING NZ AGRICULTURE ‘Gene Technology Bill 2024’

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Risks include Social & Ethical Issues. The High Cost of Patented GMO Seeds. Marginalizing Rural Farming Communities. Loss of Traditional practices of seed saving and exchange among farmers to keep costs down. Reduced Food Sovereignty in New Zealand. Risks to our Domestic Market also a potential risk to Exports and NZs Economy * Exportation of … Read more

THE RISKS OF GENE THERAPIES

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The Potential  Risk of Gene Therapies  includes :- Potential for Allergic Reactions * Inflammation * Unknown Long Health Effects – Consequences * Concerns around the risks of Integrating Vectors. Hene Therapies can lead to Severe Health Problems. Long Term follow-up is Crucial 1)Long Term Risks of Integrating Vectors Gene Therapies include:- Insertional Mutagenesis leading to … Read more

G E TECHNOLOGY – GMO FOODS. GENE TECHNOLOGY BILL NZ. ( REF: FDA INCLUDED)

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TOXICITY: GE Foods are inherently unstable. Each insertion of a novel gene, and the accompanying ‘cassette’ of promoters *Antibiotic Marker Systems * Vectors is random. GE Food Producers simply do not know where their genetic ‘cassette’ is being inserted in the Food, nor do they know enough about the genetic/ chemical makeup of foods to … Read more

NZ WIDE PROTEST HALT GE TECH BILL.. AUCKLAND Britomart/Waitemata Station Square Auckland City – 29TH NOVEMBER 12 – 2PM

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CONCERNS ABOUT THE DANGERS OF GENETICALLY MODIFIED (GM) FOOD: Include the potential for new Allergens or Toxins to be created, unexpected Genetic Changes, and a decrease in Biodiversity.. Where some animal studies have suggested potential links to Health Problems like- Organ Damage * Immune Issues-. SAFETY CONCERNS AND RSOME REVIEWS ‘ IT’S A MIXED BAG’ … Read more