A genetically modified organism (GMO) is any organism in which the genes or other genetic material have been modified by using in vitro (recombinant DNA) techniques.

The modification of the genetic characteristics of a micro-organism, plant or animal is done by inserting a modified gene or a gene from another variety or species. Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO's) may be micro-organisms designed for use as biopesticides or seeds that have been altered genetically to give a plant better disease resistance or growth.

Leanne Hachey of CBC News Online, summed it up best in her article: "The fuss over genetically modified food" What's for dinner? It used to be the answer to that household mantra was an issue for debate among family members only. Not any more. Now scientists, advocacy groups, economists, trade experts, geneticists -- and let's not leave out the politicians -- all want a say in what's being served up for dinner. The food fuss revolves around one phrase: genetic modification.

Genetic engineering, genetic modification (GM) and gene splicing are terms for the process of manipulating genes. It involves the isolation, manipulation and reintroduction of DNA intocells or model organisms, usually to express a protein. The aim is to introduce new characteristics or attributes physiologically or physically, such as making a crop resistant to a pesticide, introducing a novel trait, or producing a new protein or enzyme.

Currently the law for organic standards and GMO's in the US is under revision. It is expected that the final ruling will prohibit the use of GMO's in foods carrying an organic label. For the latest information go to the USDA's National Organic Program at www.ams.usda.gov/nop. Other countries have recognized this as a much larger issue and have different standards. For example, many shops in the UK have lists of foods and products made or grown with and without GMO's.

When scientists genetically engineer a plant or animal, they remove a copy of a gene from one organism and transfer that gene to a different organism. The new gene becomes integrated into every cell of the organism and is inherited by the crop's offspring. In most cases, the new gene produces a new protein in the cell, which then provides the organism with some useful trait.

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A Living Modified Organism (LMO) is defined in the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety as any living organism that possesses a novel combination of genetic material obtained through the use of modern biotechnology. In everyday usage LMOs are usually considered to be the same as GMOs (Genetically Modified organisms), but definitions and interpretations of the term GMO vary widely.

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Genetically modified ingredients (GMIs) used in food production are ingredients produced from genetically modified organisms (GMOs). We recognise that in some markets a majority of consumers prefer products not associated with genetic modification and we'll respond to their requirements. In addition, we'll always follow regulatory requirements in order to ensure that our labelling clearly informs consumers of any GMIs.

Well, as you can imagine, the MNCs that import and export agricultural commodities want genetically modified foods to circulate freely throughout the world. In order to benefit its multinational corporations, world leaders in GMOs, the United States is lobbying diligently to knock down what has been called the “cautionary principle”, that the scientific world has used for centuries.

It is clear from the research that we have examined that GMOs are potentially extremely dangerous to humans and other living organisms. To ensure that our products are GMO-free, we use only USDA certified organic ingredients. The current USDA organic standards prohibit the use of GMOs. If you 'd like to learn more about GMOs, a good place to start is the website www.saynotogmos.org

No, all the ingredients used in the manufacture of our chocolates are guaranteed by our suppliers to be GMO-free.

The Authority does not make decisions on GM Food as such. The import or labelling of genetically modified food is covered by the Food Act and Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ, formely known as Australia New Zealand Food Authority, ANZFA). However, the HSNO Act does cover the genetic modification of living organisms that may later be consumed as food e.g. vegetables or dairy cattle.

At Arnott's Australia/New Zealand, we're doing as much as is technically possible to ensure our products do not contain genetically modified organisms: Our policy is to use non-GE ingredients. We audit existing and new ingredient suppliers on an ongoing basis and we've also added a provision in their contracts stipulating our requirement for non-GE ingredients.