The Greenpeace action took place in the "Sokolniki" Park in
Moscow and in the Alexandrovski Park in St. Petersburg.
The wish of parents to keep infant food free of GMO will result
in producers voluntarily rejecting the use of GMO in their
products. Nevertheless, it is practically impossible to rid the
infant food market of GMO through the efforts of producers alone.
Since GMO food has still not been proven safe, Greenpeace experts
believe that only a state moratorium on the ban of GMO in infant
food can protect our children.
A draft law is currently in development in Russia that could
include such a ban. It is a specific law regulating the safety of
infant food for children of different ages. The draft law will be
publicly debated in June 2006, and will be submitted to the
government by the end of the year.
The day before the draft's public debate in June, Greenpeace
will appeal to President Putin to take all possible measures to
include an article banning GMO in infant food.
Additional Information
Genetically modified soy, corn and potatoes are common
ingredients in dairy products, preserves, porridges and biscuits
for children. Children, especially those aged under four, are
extremely sensitive to modified proteins.
According to scientific research, GMO contribute to a risk of
allergies and cancer, promote immunity against antibiotics, and may
cause chronic diseases.