3. According to :-
GM foods are foods derived from organisms
whose genetic material (DNA) has been modified in a
way that does not occur naturally.
4. According to :-
GM foods are foods derived from organisms
whose genetic material (DNA) has been modified in a
way that does not occur naturally.
It is done through the introduction of a gene
from a different organism.
5. According to :-
GM foods are foods derived from organisms
whose genetic material (DNA) has been modified in a
way that does not occur naturally.
It is done through the introduction of a gene
from a different organism.
( also between non related species)
16. GENETICALLY
MODIFIED FOOD
produced
To prolong the lifespan of crops.
To make the products more attractive and appetizing.
To get appreciation of innovation.
Why are
17. GENETICALLY
MODIFIED FOOD
produced
To prolong the lifespan of crops.
To make the products more attractive and appetizing.
To get appreciation of innovation.
To make crops grow faster and with higher yields.
Why are
24. Views in consuming GM food
(Among public interest groups and consumers)
Late 1980s – early 1990s
consumers were generally not very
aware, just consume it
25. Views in consuming GM food
(Among public interest groups and consumers)
Late 1980s – early 1990s
consumers were generally not very
aware, just consume it
started to wonder about the
safety but still consume it
26. Public attention has focused on the risk side of the risk-
benefit equation.
Consumer confidence in the safety of GM food has decreased
significantly
Many ask for stoppage and labeling of GM products
27. Some GM product’s ingredients are modified to be more healthy
It has proved difficult to detect traces of GMOs in foods: this
means that very low concentrations often cannot be detected –
consumer keep on consuming
29. Islamic view on trading and
consuming GM food
“Eat and drink of that which God has provided and do not act
corruptly, making mischief on the earth”.
-Surah Al Baqarah (2:60)
30. Islamic view on trading and
consuming GM food
*BasedonQuran,thereisnoneedforgeneticallymodifiedbecauseAllahcreated
everythingperfectlyandmandoesnothaveanyrighttomanipulateanythingthat
ALLAHhascreated.
*Quran provides that any attempt to modify living things would be a
sin. However, if purpose behind modification is to prevent harm, then
it is permissible.
