Processed foods are exempt if GM substances have been removed during processing or are undetectable. Australia and New Zealand have approved what food industry experts consider the most stringent labeling guidelines in the world. Last year, the Australia-New Zealand Food Standards Council adopted a policy requiring labels on all foods developed through gene technology, including foods that contain genetically enhanced ingredients. China, a major importer of North American oilseeds and cereals, has no restrictions on the import and sale of GM crops or GM-containing foods. In India, no GM crops have been approved for production, import or sale.
Lobby groups are opposed to the introduction of genetically modified crops.
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