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Now in Myanmar, many commodities, especially Genetically Modified Food is being consumed by the public. What are the risks ?
Consuming genetically modified food can be arisk to health, for both human and animal. The effects may be irreversible, although the probability of risks may be low.
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Do we have any laws to deal with the Genetically Modified Products ?
So far, we do not have any national law on biosafety.
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Do consumers aware of the risks of GMO ?
Very few people are aware of the risks of Genetically Modified Organism.
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What are the concerns of the consumers in your country on GMOs biotechnology concerns addressed ?
No comments.
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What are the various biotechnology (GM technology) initiatives undertaken by your country ? Which authority overseas pertaining to GMOs in your country ?
National authority on GMOs is mainly vested in Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation collaborated by concerned departments.
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How is information on biotechnology or GMOs conveyed to consumers and the general public in your country ?
Information on biotechnology or GMOs is still scant and public awareness is low in Myanmar.
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In the context of your country, what are the areas you would like to focus in the proposed ASEAN Public Awareness programme to educate the public on GMOs ?
Education and information on Biotechnology or GMOs should be disseminated through public bedia, TV programme, pamphlet, CD-ROM, etc.
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Which types varieties of crops modified with GMOs are already applied in ASEAN Member Countries ?
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Which crops are produced by using biotechnology from other countries ?
Please, see Singapore’s FAQs No.1 on GMF on page 13.
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Are there any banned GMOs crops in ASEAN Countries ?
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What are the banned items of GMOs plant and plant parts from other countries apart from ASEAN Countries ?
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