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3rd March 2004. The majority of UK food retailers believe Greenpeace campaigners are creating unnecessary food fear through misleading claims - without scientific foundation - by suggesting that some retailers are selling ‘GM Milk’. The Food Standards Agency has
categorically stated that milk from animals fed on GM crops does not contain any
GM material. Richard Ali, BRC Director of
Food Policy, said: “The milk in question contains no GM protein and is in no
way classifiable as a GM product. “Greenpeace’s claims are without scientific foundation and are misleading. They are pursuing their own campaigning and fundraising agenda and creating unjustified food angst in their wake." “UK retailers provide total
choice for their customers when it comes to milk. Whatever a customer needs,
they can find it on the shelves. The UK is not self-sufficient in animal feed
and dairy farmers’ top priority is to provide their animals with a balanced
and healthy diet, which is why some imported GM crops are part of current
feeding arrangements.” Ends
For
further press information contact: Kate
Ison Press Officer 0207
854 8920 kate.ison@brc.org.uk David
Southwell Director of Communications |
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