Genetically modified rice `` Golden Rice '' to solve child's malnutrition is officially approved as a crop
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The import, distribution and cultivation of genetically modified rice “ Golden Rice ”, which is expected to solve vitamin A deficiency in rice-based regions, was officially approved in the Philippines in December 2020. With this approval, Golden Rice will finally be able to take the first step in its diffusion.
Philippines approves Golden Rice for direct use as food and feed, or for processing | International Rice Research Institute
https://www.irri.org/news-and-events/news/philippines-approves-golden-rice-direct-use-food-and-feed-or-processing
Philippines Approves GMO Rice to Fight Malnutrition | Voice of America-English
https://www.voanews.com/science-health/philippines-approves-gmo-rice-fight-malnutrition
Beta-carotene is converted into the essential nutrient vitamin A in the body. Vitamin A deficiency can cause poor growth of bones and teeth, reduced vision, and reduced immunity. However, rice, which is the staple food in many Asian countries, does not contain β-carotene.
The poor in developing countries often live on rice alone, and vitamin A deficiency is a problem in many countries. According to the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), the incidence of vitamin A deficiency in the Philippines from 6 months to 5 years of age increased from 15.2% in 2008 to 20.4% in 2013 That.
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Therefore, research institutions in Switzerland and Germany have been promoting the development and research of “low-cost crops rich in β-carotene” since the 1990s. New rice “Golden Rice”, which can produce β-carotene through genetic modification, was expected as a low-cost agricultural product that could eliminate vitamin A deficiency in children.
However, since the golden rice is a genetically modified organism, import, distribution and cultivation were strictly regulated unless the Cartagena Protocol fully proved safe for humans and the environment. As a result, although the development and research of golden rice is progressing, there has been a problem that government approval has been slow and it is not possible to start commercial cultivation.
Genetically modified crop `` Golden Rice '' that should have saved millions of children's eyes and lives has not spread due to regulations-gigazine
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Agriculture of the Philippines determined that “Golden rice is as safe as conventional rice” and announced on December 18, 2019 that it had approved import, distribution and cultivation of golden rice. `` The approval of Golden Rice by the Philippine Ministry of Agriculture has helped solve the vitamin A deficiency problem affecting many preschool children and pregnant women, '' said John De Leon, executive director of the Philippine Institute of Research. I can get it, 'he welcomes the decision of the authorities.
In a local media interview , Sharon Garin of the Philippine House of Representatives described the approval of Golden Rice as 'science, agriculture, and the victory of all Filipinos.'
On the other hand, Greenpeace , an environmental organization, argued that `` the data on the safety of golden rice is incomplete and the approval process is inadequate and the approval is unreasonable, '' A request to revoke approval has been formally submitted to the Philippine Department of Agriculture.
`` Golden rice should not be considered a panacea. Vitamin A should be prioritized, '' said Bill Frize, a science policy analyst at Center for Food Safety , an environmental organization. And diversify the diet of those who suffer from deficiencies with more fruits and vegetables. '
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Adrian Dubock, Golden Rice Humanitarian Commission, commented on Friese's opinion, 'Making a dietary shift requires a lot of time and effort, and will have to change the culture itself. Golden Rice may be seamlessly integrated into today's diet as a substitute for white rice. '
The approval means that the safety of golden rice is only recognized and import, distribution and cultivation are possible. According to the International Rice Research Institute, there are still some procedures required for Golden Rice to hit the Philippine domestic market, and it will take some time before the Philippine children actually speak Golden Rice. It seems to take.
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