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Some aspects of legal regulation of genetically modified food

Food nowadays is recognised by policy makers to play an important role in improving health and quality of life, based on evidence that a healthy diet is not only in the interest of individuals (obesity and mortality) but also influencing the cost of public health care and productivity of the working population. On 25 October 2011, the European Parliament and Council adopted Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 on the provision of food information to consumers (the FIC Regulation). The FIC Regulation modifies existing food labeling provisions in the Union to allow consumers to make informed choices and to make safe use of food, while at the same time ensure the free movement of legally produced and marketed food. Some aspects of the provision of information to consumers should be complemented by specific rules in order to prevent unfair business practices. In the field of GMO tracking and labelling, manufacturers must comply with Regulation (EC) No 1830/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2003 concerning the traceability and labelling of genetically modified organisms and the traceability of food and feed products produced from genetically modified organisms and amending Directive 2001/18/EC. The provision of detailed food information provides consumers with key information on the nature and characteristics of a foodstuff. Only GMO products that have been approved in the European Union can be obtained on the European market. The legal framework regulating the labeling of the food is made so that it guarantees consumers access to complete information about the content and composition of the product, which protects their health and interests.

consumers, genetically modified food, information

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