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Strong consumer opposition to GMOs in Japan (25/5/2006)

JAPAN: Survey finds strong consumer opposition to GMOs
Source: Michael Fitzpatrick, Just Food, 24 May 2006 just-food.com via
http://www.ellinghuysen.com/

A panel entrusted by the Japanese Government to promote acceptance of GM products has released details of a poll that shows a majority of japanese firmly against GMOs.

The survey carried out by the government affiliated STAFF (The Society for Techno-innovation of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries) showed only 9% of those polled had a good image of GM food.

61% of respondents declared themselves to be reluctant to eat GM food. But 70% said they hadn't realised that oil and soy sauce do not have mandatory GM labeling.

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