Forty per cent food in UAE genetically modified

Dubai, Jan 26 (UNI) Forty per cent of food available in UAE is genetically modified yet without proper labelling laws here, consumers are unaware their purchases are not completely natural.

In a food test among the UAE, Kuwait and Qatar, the Emirates has the highest incidence of genetically engineered (GE) contaminated food according to Greenpeace who are currently in the Arabian Gulf with their flagship vessel, the Rainbow Warrior.

Greenpeace carried out a study of 35 items brought into the UAE, Kuwait and Qatar and found that the majority were contaminated with genetically modified organisms (GMO), Gulf News reported.

Out of the 35 products, 11 were bought in the UAE and seven of them tested positive for GMOs.

Arnaud Apoteker, a Greenpeace GM campaigner said Greenpeace is calling for a ban on genetically modified (GM) food or at least for correct labelling on GM products to give consumers a choice.

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