We are writing to request that Health Canada immediately demand that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency rescind its authorization of the genetically engineered (GE) eight-trait corn called ‘SmartStax’ (Monsanto and Dow AgroSciences) and that Health Canada initiate a full food safety assessment of the GE corn as set out by the Codex Alimentarius Guideline for the Conduct of Food Safety Assessment of Foods Derived from Recombinant-DNA Plants.
An international report on GE crop contamination has shown multinational companies such as Bayer and Monsanto are turning a blind eye to cases of GE contamination on a global scale, and British Columbians are paying the price with their health.
Greenpeace volunteers and activists "quarantined" B.C. Premier Gordon Campbell's office as part of the first annual GE Free Day, a province-wide day created by Greenpeace to raise public awareness of genetically engineered (GE) products.
Soya is at the heart of of the GE campaign as it is such an important crop for both food and feed. (Thanks to Green Homes Magazine for the use of their image)
Keeping Brazil GE free will not only safegarde traditional farming locally but also give consumers in Europe the opportunity to reject GE in their food and in animal feed.