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27 February 2008
First GMO Seed Scandal in Africa: SA Contaminated the Continent
Seed maize from South Africa, claiming to be pure, has been found to be contaminated with genetically modified organisms (GMOs). The South African branch of US seed giant Pioneer Hi-Bred recently exported contaminated maize seeds to unsuspecting Kenyan farmers. The maize seeds are contaminated with a genetically engineered variety-MON810- belonging to Monsanto that has not […]
20 February 2008
ACB’s Updated GMO biohazard maps
Their ability to escape into the environment is well known. Their safety for people with allergies remains in question. Yet we continue to experiment with genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and some have even been commercially released. And yes, they may be growing, undetected, unmarked and right out in the open in a field near you. […]
3 February 2008
Objection to the Application made by Syngenta SA for Stacked GM Maize Permit
The African Centre for Biosafety submits these scientific objections in respect of he application for commodity import by Syngenta of its GM maize, MIR604xGA21. We have over the years made several submissions on various legal aspects concerning GM applications in South Africa and will not repeat these here. In addition, we note that the de […]
28 January 2008
Fruit & Veg City’s Stance on the availability of Genetically Modified Produce in SA
RE: FRUIT AND VEG CITY?S STANCE ON THE AVAILABILITY OF GENETICALLY MODIFIED PRODUCE IN SA We at Fruit and Veg City are of the opinion that the availability and sale of genetically modified fruits or vegetables should be treated with caution, and we do not support the current application process to sell these products in […]
20 November 2007
Objection to VAXXITEK + IBD chicken vaccine
The application is for a genetically modified virus (GMO) to be used as a vaccine for chickens. Vaxxitek HVT + IBD is a live vaccine based on the turkey Herpesvirus (HVT) expressing the VP2 transgene from the Infectious Bursal Disease Virus (IBDV). The vaccine is indicated for the active immunisation of chickens to help prevent […]
14 November 2007
Biowatch Court Ruling: Gross Miscarriage of Environmental Justice
Several environmental groups in South Africa have slammed the Supreme Court of Appeal’s ruling that threatens to financially strangle Biowatch SA, a non profit organisation acting in the public interest. Read here.
19 October 2007
Biopiracy meeting ends with no progress
This article was published in the SUNS #6345, Wednesday, 17 October 2007. Any reproduction or re-circulation of this article requires the permission of the SUNS (sunstwn@bluewin.ch). SUNS #6345 Wednesday 17 October 2007 south-north development monitor SUNS United Nations: Biopiracy meet ends with no progress. Read here.
15 October 2007
Objection to Monsanto’s GM Cotton Cry 1 Ac and Cry 2 Ab
Objection to Monsanto’s GM Cotton Cry 1 Ac and Cry 2 Ab Read more.
12 October 2007
The Appeal by ARC-IIC against the DOA’s refusal for a trial release of GM Cassava
The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) Institute for Industrial Crops (IIC) submitted an application to the Directorate of Genetic Resources (DGR) within the Department of Agriculture (DOA) in 2006 for a trial release of genetically modified cassava. The African Centre for Biosafety (ACB) submitted its objections to the proposed trial release. On the 19th March 2007 […]