Hewlett, Ms Kathleen and Azeez, Ms Gundula (2008) The Economic Impacts of GM Contamination Incidents on the Organic Sector. In: Proceedings of the 16th IFOAM World Congress (CD), IFOAM, Bonn.
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This paper examines the economic impact of GM co-existence on the global organic sector to date through GM contamination of organic food and crops. A total of 15 GM contamination incidents in the organic sector are identified, occurring either from cross-pollination from GM crops being grown in the area or due to contamination in the post-harvest supply chain. The financial losses incurred by organic farmers and food companies due to GM contamination are considerable, through lost markets, lost sales, lower prices, negative publicity, withdrawal of organic certification and product recalls. It is important that co-existence regimes address all of these impacts, with the GM sector being held accountable
EPrint Type: | Conference paper, poster, etc. |
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Type of presentation: | Paper |
Keywords: | GM, GMO, contamination, co-existence |
Subjects: | Values, standards and certification > Regulation Food systems > Markets and trade Farming Systems > Farm economics |
Research affiliation: | UK > Soil Association International Conferences > 2008: IFOAM OWC: System Values Track > 11 GMOs and OA |
Deposited By: | Hewlett, Ms Kathleen |
ID Code: | 12027 |
Deposited On: | 15 Dec 2008 |
Last Modified: | 12 Apr 2010 07:36 |
Document Language: | English |
Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Not peer-reviewed |
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