Non-genetically modified peanuts, such as Fulinmen, have been suspected

The safety of genetically modified foods is constantly debated by various sectors of society, leading consumers to talk about it. At the 2014 International Food Safety Conference concluded at the end of the weekend, experts pointed out that China has a corresponding labeling standard for genetically modified foods, but some businesses have "negative signs", such as peanut oil under the banner of non-GM, suspected of "unfair competition" because it has not yet been developed. Genetically modified peanuts.

Zhuo Qin, a researcher at the Institute of Nutrition Research and Food Safety at the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, said that there are currently more than 40 countries that have genetically modified labeling regulations. The labeling of genetically modified products in China mainly involves five types of products: soybeans, corn, canola, cotton, and tomatoes. Responsible for identification by production and sales parties.

For genetically modified logo management, experts specifically mentioned the practice of “negative identification”, in which some businesses declare in the logo that the product “does not contain genetically modified ingredients.” “This is not allowed in some countries because it would be misleading to consumers. , will cause unfair competition." Zhuo Qin said that China is to allow "negative identification", but if the current world has not developed a genetically modified product, it should not be marked, such as peanuts.

For Zhuoqin, Luo Yunbo, Dean of the College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering of China National Agriculture University, acknowledged that “especially peanut oil, such as Luhua, claims to be 'non-genetically modified crush', and peanut itself has no genetic modification.”

Chen Junshi, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering and a researcher at the National Food Safety Center, also stated that this behavior is an unfair competition act and is a means for companies to meet public opinion and mislead consumer spending behavior.

The reporter discovered yesterday at some supermarkets in Beijing that in addition to Luhua, peanut oil on the market, Fulinmen also identified “a non-genetically modified pressed peanut oil”; Jinlongyu peanut oil was marked with the word “non-genetically modified squeezing”.

For doubts from experts, Lu Zhi, director of Luhua Brand, said in an interview with reporters yesterday that he had “no opinion” on the expert’s statement. Jinlongyu said that “identification is in full compliance with the facts” and stated that “in the logo of peanut oil, it is mainly based on market competition. Needs." COFCO Fortune Gate did not respond to this yesterday.