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6 May 2006
South Africa, Bioethanol and GMOs: A Heady Mixture
On the 12th of May 2006 Syngenta South Africa (Pty) Ltd, a subsidiary of Swiss chemical giant Syngenta, notified the public of its intention to seek commodity clearance for its GM maize for the use in the production of ethanol. This is the first GM application for commercial approval in the world for a non-feed, […]
1 March 2006
The status of Genetically Modified (GM) pharmaceutical crop research in South Africa
Genetically modified (GM) pharmaceutical crops are crops which have been genetically engineered / modified to produce pharmaceuticals. These pharmaceuticals can be vaccines, anti-bodies or therapeutic proteins. Pharma-crops (as they are known) are a contested and little-known terrain, with remarkable benefits being claimed for them in South Africa. Other voices ask about the contamination of the […]
7 February 2006
South Africans support international GM opposition day
Earthlife Africa (ELA) and the African Centre for Biosafety (ACB) are joining an international day of action on genetically modified organisms (GMOs) on Saturday the 8th of April, in demanding that GM food for sale in South Africa is labeled as such. Currently, South Africa’s labeling regulations do not require the mandatory labeling of GM […]
27 January 2006
Biohazard Map of GM Field Trials in SA
Now that the dust is settling after industry’s aggressive PR hype about the unsubstantiated increase in South Africa’s GM commercial plantings for 2006, we bring to you, based upon empirical data, a short briefing paper on the field trials of GMOs grown in South Africa during 2006, compiled by ACB researcher, Rose Williams. This briefing […]
24 January 2006
Bt-Maize 1507 x 59122 x NK 603 / Dow Agrosciences
SUBMISSION OF OBJECTIONS BY THE AFRICAN CENTRE FOR BIOSAFETY (ACB). OBJECTION TO APPLICATION BY DOW AGROSCIENCES TRIPLE STACKED GM MAIZE, EVENTS, 1507 x NK603 x 59199. Read objection here. OVERVIEW The African Centre for Biosafety (ACB) has to date, lodged objections to the following applications by Dow Agrosciences for commodity import clearance: – GM Maize […]
4 December 2005
Roundup Ready Flex Cotton / Monsanto
SUBMISSION OF OBJECTIONS BY THE AFRICAN CENTRE FOR BIOSAFETY (ACB) OBJECTION TO MONSANTO’S APPLICATION FOR GENERAL RELEASE OF GM COTTON RR FLEX African Centre for Biosafety, Dec 2005 Read here. Summary The application is for a general release permit to allow the commercial sale and growing of a new transformation event MON88913, also known as […]
1 October 2005
Bt-Maize MON89034 and MON89597 / Monsanto
SUBMISSION OF OBJECTIONS BY THE AFRICAN CENTRE FOR BIOSAFETY (ACB) Objections To The Application Made By Monsanto South Africa For A Permit For A Trial Release Of Mon89034 And Mon89597 African Centre for Biosafety, 01 Oct 2005 OVERVIEW DEVELOPER (MONSANTO) APPLICATION: AVAILABLE INFORMATION The dossier supplied by Monsanto is designated Non Confidential Business Information (Non-CBI). […]
29 June 2005
Sugarcane with altered sugar metabolism & new promotor elements (SARSI) / SARSI
Sugarcane with altered sugar metabolism & new promotor elements (SARSI) / SARSI Objection To The Application By Sasri In Respect Of A Trial With Gm Sugarcane, To The National Department Of Agriculture, South Africa. Read here. SCIENTIFIC ASSESSMENT BACKGROUND Application by SASRI and Available Information An application has been made by the South African Sugarcane […]
16 June 2005
Act now for GM free food!
You can make a difference by keeping the pressure on food producers. Consumer pressure works.. Especially if it is constant and relentless… We have won many victories and we can win the big one’s too. Consumers have the power! Let’s take back our food supply… Keep writing to them To demand GM free food the […]
4 May 2005
BT-Maize MIR 604 / SYNGENTA
SUBMISSION OF OBJECTIONS BY THE AFRICAN CENTRE FOR BIOSAFETY (ACB) Objection To The Application By Syngenta For Commodity Clearance Of Syngenta Mir604 Maize To The National Department Of Agriculture, South Africa African Centre for Biosafety, 27 May 2005 Read here. OVERVIEW SUMMARY OF ISSUES RAISED IN OBJECTION The discussion below details our concerns against the […]