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| GM maize, like the one here, and other GM crops, should be put through rigorous long-term testing, according to Prof. Gilles-Eric Seralini. (Photo: Jean-Pierre Muller/AFP/Getty Images) |
by John Vidal, theguardian.com,
5 September 2013
French researcher who claimed GM food caused cancers in rats says UK should review food safety and assess long-term toxicity
The French researcher who caused a scientific storm when he claimed to show that some GM food led to tumours and cancers in rats has accused the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) of "recklessly endangering public health" by not demanding long-term testing of the foods.
In a series of parliamentary and public meetings held this week in London, Edinburgh and Cardiff, Prof Gilles-Eric Séralini has challenged UK politicians and safety authorities to review the way safety is assessed.
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French researcher who claimed GM food caused cancers in rats says UK should review food safety and assess long-term toxicity
The French researcher who caused a scientific storm when he claimed to show that some GM food led to tumours and cancers in rats has accused the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) of "recklessly endangering public health" by not demanding long-term testing of the foods.
In a series of parliamentary and public meetings held this week in London, Edinburgh and Cardiff, Prof Gilles-Eric Séralini has challenged UK politicians and safety authorities to review the way safety is assessed.