Require food using precision bred organisms be labelled as genetically modified

Closed 219 signatures

What the petition asks

We want the Government to require food that has been produced using 'Precision Bred Organisms' (PBOs) to be labelled as genetically modified (GM) when they are sold/offered for consumption. People should know when their food has been genetically altered so that they can choose whether to buy/eat it.

We believe the term 'Precision Bred' is misleading, and that altering genes cannot be 'precise' due to unknown consequences, and 'Bred' gives false confidence that it is using natural processes, but in fact it is direct editing of genes.

We believe the safety of 'PBOs' in our food and ecosystems can not be proven, and that consumers should have the choice whether to buy or eat 'PBOs'. Stable ecosystems are essential to our survival as a species and we believe 'PBOs' threaten this.

Timeline

2 Feb 2024	Petition opened for signatures
29 May 2024	Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 219

Status Closed

Department Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Opened 2 Feb 2024

Closed 29 May 2024

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