EN PT


0353/2020 - Reflexões sobre a proposta de modificação da regulamentação de rotulagem de alimentos transgênicos no Brasil

Author:

• Rayza Dal Molin Cortese - Cortese, R. D. M. - <rayzacortese@gmail.com>
ORCID: 0000-0003-3125-8867

Co-author(s):

• Suellen Secchi Martinelli - Martinelli, Suellen Secchi - <suellen.smartinelli@gmail.com>
• Rafaela Karen Fabri - FABRI, R.K. - Florianópolis, SC - <rafa.kf@gmail.com>
• Leonardo Melgarejo - MELGAREJO, L. - <melgarejo.leonardo@gmail.com>
• Rubens Onofre Nodari - Nodari, R. O. - <rubens.nodari@ufsc.br>
• Suzi Barletto Cavalli - Cavalli, S. B - <sbcavalli@gmail.com>


Abstract:

In view of the precautionary principle, constitutional provisions, and the uncertainty regarding the safety of genetically modified crops, it is imperative that consumers have access to information on the presence of genetically modified organisms (GMO) in food products. This essay aims to discuss the implications of a new legislative proposal for GMO labeling in Brazil. Current Brazilian legislation on GMO labeling does not guarantee that food products not bearing the GMO label are in fact GMO-free. The approval of Bill no. 34/2015, proposed by the Brazilian Chamber of Deputies, goes against the Consumer Protection Code by impairing consumer autonomy and choice. It may also affect biosurveillance efforts to identify and apprehend products that harm human, animal, and environmental health. The proposed change is a step backward in GMO labeling and a violation of individual and collective rights secured by the Brazilian Federal Constitution, the Consumer Protection Code, and international agreements

Keywords:

Genetically modified foods; food labeling; biosurveillance.

Content:

Access Issue in Scielo

Other languages:







How to

Cite

Cortese, R. D. M., Martinelli, Suellen Secchi, FABRI, R.K., MELGAREJO, L., Nodari, R. O., Cavalli, S. B. Reflexões sobre a proposta de modificação da regulamentação de rotulagem de alimentos transgênicos no Brasil. Cien Saude Colet [periódico na internet] (2020/Nov). [Citado em 22/01/2025]. Está disponível em: http://cienciaesaudecoletiva.com.br/en/articles/reflexoes-sobre-a-proposta-de-modificacao-da-regulamentacao-de-rotulagem-de-alimentos-transgenicos-no-brasil/17835?id=17835&id=17835



Execution



Sponsors