Zimbabwe: Adequate Research On GMOs Needed

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• Zimbabwe has been experiencing an influx of such imports as cereal products, chickens, and drugs suspected to originate from genetically modified organisms thereby raising debate on the safety of such products on people's health and the environment.
• Most GMO products are not labelled.
• The Secretary for Science and Technology Development, Professor Francis Gudyanga, said it is the task of the National Biotechnology Authority, NBA, to detect the presence of the GMOs in imports at all of the country's entry points.
• South Africa, which produces GMO maize, cotton and soya beans and does not distinguish GMOs from non-GMOs, is responsible for most of Zimbabwe's GMO import.

Reflection

When I read this article, I found out that even one of the most failed states do not want genetically modified foods. I never knew how controversial something like genetically modified foods could be, and for it to be denied by a country who desperately needs food means that it is extremely controversial.

"Zimbabwe: Adequate Research On GMOs Needed." Reuters.com. 30 Apr. 10. Web. 13 May 10.