GM Foods Around the World

GM food regulations and public attitudes across different countries and regions. Articles examine laws, trade issues, consumer perceptions and varying national approaches to biotechnology.

Austria and GM Food Bans

Austria has maintained its ban on GM maize despite EU pressure, reflecting strong public scepticism about genetically modified foods across Europe.

Europe's Approach to GM Foods

The EU requires strict safety testing and approval for each GM crop individually, giving consumers and farmers the right to choose whether to accept them.

Europe's Reputation on GM Foods

Why Europe is sceptical about GM foods while the US embraces the technology, and how this divide has sparked trade disputes.

GM Foods in Asia

Asian countries take vastly different approaches to GM crops, from Philippines support to Japan's cautious stance.

Hawaii Embraces GM Foods

Hawaii's year-round climate and available land are making it a major hub for growing genetically modified crops like corn, soybeans and papayas.

International Trade and GM Foods

The US and EU have fundamentally different approaches to regulating GM foods, creating major trade tensions over safety standards and consumer choice.

The Public Perception of GM Foods in the UK

Most British people oppose GM foods and don't want them grown or sold in the UK, driven by distrust of government and corporations.

UK Laws and GM Foods

The UK requires strict safety assessments and approval before any genetically modified foods can be sold to the public.