THE Court of Appeals (CA) has enjoined the Department of Agriculture and other concerned government agencies from pushing with the commercial release of genetically modified rice (Golden Rice) and eggplant products (Bt Eggplant). In a 143-page decision penned by Associate Justice Jennifer Joy C.
THE Court of Appeals has enjoined the Department of Agriculture and other concerned government agencies from pushing with the commercial release of genetically modified rice and eggplant products .
The joint circular governs all aspects related to genetically-modified plant products derived from modern technology. In issuing the writ of kalikasan, the CA applied the precautionary principle recognized under the Rules of Procedure on Environmental Cases. “While it may be argued that the trials of Golden Rice and Bt Eggplant were conducted precisely to determine the effects or risks of GMOs as well as to obtain data and information thereon, it must be equally remembered that the overall safety guarantee thereof is still unknown,” the CA pointed out.
“As it stands, the burden is being placed on the proponents and the people to perform the obligation or responsibility of the regulators,” it added.
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