轉基因是一項新技術,也是一個新產業,具有廣闊發展前景。21世紀是生命科學的世紀,而轉基因生物技術是人類科學技術的結晶,其在世界范圍內的推廣和應用,對于解決世界性糧食危機具有重要意義。中國理所當然地需參與其中。
作為一個新生事物,社會對轉基因技術有爭論、有疑慮,這是正常的。對于如何科學面對轉基因技術和轉基因食品,中國食品安全30人論壇認為:
一、 轉基因技術也是雙刃劍,合理合法應用轉基因技術能夠造福人類,違法濫用轉基因技術也會對人類社會造成傷害。學術界應該以“積極大膽研究”、“依法慎重推廣”的原則對待轉基因技術的研究和應用。學者應緊跟世界上轉基因研究的最新動態,持續進行科學研究,大膽創新,力求占領轉基因技術的高地,同時嚴謹、專業地對待轉基因技術的實踐運用,并積極與政府和公眾進行轉基因技術的信息交流工作。
二、政府有關監管部門應根據已定的法律法規嚴格執法;有關轉基因作物入境與商業化種植的重大問題的決策應充分尊重民意,謹慎對待轉基因農作物產業化及商業化推廣,并按照國家制定的技術規程規范進行。
對于目前市場上出現的轉基因農作物非法商業化、轉基因產品標識不清等現象應加以嚴格監管,尊重公眾的自由選擇權和充分知情權;對盲目進口與推廣轉基因商業化造成嚴重后果的應依法追究責任。
三、在媒體報道中,新聞工作者應尊重科學、了解科學,對轉基因技術秉承客觀、中立的立場,保持理性、科學的態度,向公眾完整、真實地展現各方觀點,讓科學獲得公眾的廣泛理解和支持,而不應為"吸引眼球"而傳播或放大荒謬的謠言,誤導、恐嚇公眾。
四、目前,世界相關國家政府、國際組織、科學共同體對已上市的轉基因食品一致認為沒有安全問題,且至今尚未有科學文獻表明轉基因食品對人體健康有負面作用,因此,公眾應科學正確看待轉基因技術。同時,我們也提示消費者在購買產品時,應注意包裝上是否有轉基因產品生產廠家的標識,可根據標識進行自主選擇,科學、理性地消費。(中國進出口網)
中國食品安全30人論壇
2014年8月28日
China Food Safety 30-people Forum’s Opinions about Trans-gene
Trans-gene is a new technology, but also a new industry, and has broad prospects for development. The 21st century is the century of the life sciences, transgenic biotechnology is the crystallization of human science and technology. Its promotion and application in the world is significant for solving food crisis worldwide. China certainly needs to participate.
As a novelty, GM technology is disputed and doubtful, which is normal. For how to face transgenic technology and genetically modified food with scientific attitude, Chinese food safety 30-people Forum put it as follows:
First, the transgenic technology is a double-edged sword. Reasonable and legitimate application of transgenic technology can benefit mankind; illegal abuse of transgenic technology will cause harm to the human society. Academia should be based on the principles of "active bold research", "legally prudent promotion" to treat the research and application of transgenic technology. Scholars should closely follow the latest developments of genetic research in the world, continue scientific research and bold innovation to strive to occupy transgenic technology Heights. At the same time, they should treat practical application of transgenic technology with rigorous and professional attitude, and actively communicate with the government and the public about transgenic technology.
Second, relevant government regulatory authorities should enforce the law strictly according to prescribed laws and regulations; when authorities make decisions on major issues of genetically modified crops immigration and commercial cultivation, they should fully respect public opinion. Transgenic crops’ industrial and commercial promotion should be treated with caution and in operation in accordance with the national development of technical regulations specification nation formulated.
As for illegal commercialization of genetically modified crops and unclear GMO identity currently appearing on the market, authorities should strictly regulate and respect the public's right for freedom of choice and fully informed; blind import and promotion of genetically modified having serious consequences should be prosecuted according to law.
Third, in the media reports, journalists should respect science, understand science, take an objective, neutral, rational and scientific attitude towards transgenic technology and completely truthfully show all points of view to the public, so that science gains widespread understanding and support from the public. Journalists should not spread or amplify absurd rumors in order to "attract attention" . Journalists should not mislead or intimidate the public.
Fourth, at present, the relevant national governments, international organizations, the scientific community in the world think that there is no security problem about the genetically modified foods in the market, yet no scientific literature indicates that genetically modified food has a negative effect on human health. Therefore, the public should view genetically modified technology with scientific attitude. We also suggest consumers, when buying a product, you should pay attention to whether there is a label of GMO manufacturers on packaging. You can select by your own and scientifically rationally consume.
China Food Safety 30-people Forum
August 28, 2014