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www.foodstandards.gov.uk/gmdebate lots of information to add to the debate
www.foodfuture.org.uk The Food and Drink Federation foodfuture programme aims to improve public understanding of genetic modification. The programme has initiated wider discussion of the technology – the perceived benefits and disadvantages as well as the ethical and moral concerns.
www.abcinformation.org the website of the Agricultural Biotechnology Council of the UK representing major companies. Many reports to download.
www.monsanto.co.uk -a biotech primer and knowledge centre from Monsanto.
www.ncbe.reading.ac.uk The National Centre for Biotechnology Education – practical protocols for secondary schools. We are concerned with promoting biotechnology education, not promoting biotechnology per se. Understanding the technology, how it is applied and regulated and informed debate about the issues it raises are essential if society as a whole is to benefit from the technology while minimising the adverse effects that many fear may arise. Reference library online.
www.foe.co.uk/campaigns/real_food/ Friends of the Earth campaign for real food.
www.english-nature.org.uk/news/position.asp English Nature's Position Statement on Genetically Modified Organisms October 2001.
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