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27/06/2013
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Survey Institute shows that some foods with corn containing
Genetically Modified Organisms do not have this information on the packaging
Five brands evaluated two were rejected
Cavaca of corn. Food labels should bring the symbol T and yellow species information donor genes Globe
RIO - corn-based foods usually contain Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) and, therefore, are called transgenic products. Not always, however, this information is clear to the consumer. This is shown by a survey conducted by the Brazilian Institute for Consumer Defense (IDEC) which analyzed four brands - Mestre Cuca, Hikari, Yoki, Kisabor - corn flour, cornmeal, hominy and corn for popcorn, ingredients often used this holiday season bonfire. The Federal Decree No. 4.680/2003 and Ordinance No. 2.685/2003 of the Ministry of Justice state that these foods should bring in labels symbol yellow tee and species information donor genes, but not all of the survey are in accordance with the law.
The products were evaluated for the presence of transgenic symbol of one of the expressions that must accompany the symbol and the donor species of genes on the labels. In the absence of indication on the label of the presence or absence of GMOs, Idec contacted the SAC manufacturers to require proof that the products do not contain GMOs.
Master brands Cuca and Yoki were rejected in relation to information on the presence of GMOs.
- The research is of great importance to consumers because the information is essential as a means of guaranteeing citizens their power of choice, which has already been declared in several polls. A clear and adequate information on the label of the product is key - says Ana Paula Martins, a researcher in food Idec.
Was not performed laboratory analysis for the presence of GMOs to prove that the statement forwarded by companies is correct. Idec explains that the research was based on the principle of good faith in the companies comply with legislation regarding the right to information about the presence of genetically modified organisms in food.
The responses of firms
The GLOBE Yoki informed that "only the corn flour and cornmeal brand are transgenic, and bring the T package directions. Already the traditional popcorn, popcorn for the microwave and white hominy corn products are conventional, ie, non-GMO. So do not bring that kind of statement. "
The FFAMM, responsible for brand Mestre Cuca, did not respond to the contacts of the report. When Idec, however, the company stated that the lack of information of the gene donor was "due to a technical issue of interpretation," however, says the company, this information will be included in the next batch of packaging.
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