Policy Areas
Campaign for GM-FREE Ireland
Euro-toques Ireland is opposed to the introduction of GM crops and the use of GM animal feeds in Ireland, as we believe they pose a serious threat to the traditional, artisan and local foods we are committed to and to Ireland�s food sovereignty and food security generally. Apart from the health, environmental, economic and ethical concerns (of which there are many), this is primarily a question of consumer choice.
Euro-toques Ireland actively lobbies for a GM-Free Ireland.
Why is Euro-toques opposed to the proliferation of genetically modified food, feed and crops?
- The safety of GMOs has not been proven. Until such time a precautionary approach must be adopted
- GM technology allows the patenting of seeds and other life forms. We believe the control of food supplies by corporations is a major risk to food security, diversity, and safety.
- GM elements are currently included in much of our livestock feed, but the resulting meat and dairy products are not labelled to indicate this; we believe consumers have a right to know what they are eating and the right to choose GM-free food.
- It is proven that cross-contamination occurs between GM crops and organic and conventional crops. Once this happens availability of GM-free food can no longer be guaranteed. Once GMOs are released into the environment, they cannot be recalled.
- Proliferation of GM food and crops poses a very serious threat to Ireland�s reputation as a clean, green island, putting our tourism, culinary, and food export industries at risk. We believe the future for Ireland lies in protecting our natural heritage, encouraging sustainable and environmentally sound agricultural practices, and marketing the country as natural and unspoilt.
- Consumers in Ireland and throughout Europe have shown that they do not want GM food and there is no market in Europe for GM products.
Euro-toques chefs seek to use ingredients which are free of GM elements and support the campaign to KEEP IRELAND GM-FREE
USE YOUR VOICE: If you also feel that this is something to be concerned about, voice your concerns where you shop and where you eat. Ask your local supermarkets, butchers, shops and restaurants to source GM-free produce.
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