Minagropolitiki develops ordinance on the control over the content of genetically modified organisms in animal products imported to Ukraine, said the head of the Ministry Yuriy Melnyk at a press conference following the meeting of the Cabinet. This is about the control of GMOs in livestock production with its importation, testing and turnover. This ruling is being finalized in ministries and departments and will soon be put to the government, - said Mr. Miller.

explained the chairman of the State Committee of Veterinary Medicine Pyotr Verbitsky, the Ministry is preparing several orders. At the level of veterinary medicine is preparing two ordinances. The first - on the order of entry of GMO-based products and the issuance of import licenses. The second concerns the rules for the registration and testing of such products. In the first place on the control will feed, feed additives and veterinary drugs - said Mr. Verbitsky .- Genetically modified animals are practically no problem exists at the level of feed. preparing similar provision for the seed. According to Yuriy Melnyk, the structure of the Ministry of Agricultural Policy already have several certified laboratories that can exercise control over the content of GMOs in livestock production.

Genetically modified products are created by artificial means: through the transfer of some genes in the cells of other organisms, whether plants, microorganisms, or people. This is often done to give the product of some useful properties. For example, plants can introduce genes for resistance to pests, herbicides or unfavorable growing conditions. Most common in the world of genetically modified soybeans, corn, rice, tomatoes and sugar beets.

On the possible dangers of GM foods was first announced in 2000. Then it was published Statement of scientists of the world about the dangers of genetic engineering, and then their own open letter to the governments of all countries on GMOs, which was signed by 828 scientists from 84 countries worldwide. Since December 2004 the EU has banned sale of GMOs with genes resistant to antibiotics, and the World Health Organization (WHO) recommended that manufacturers refrain from the use of these genes. However, even large corporations do not fully follow the recommendations of WHO.

Ukraine on the issue of GMOs are thinking a few years ago. In 2007, the Verkhovna Rada adopted the Law on Biosafety state system when creating, testing, transportation, and the practical use of GMOs. The adoption of this document was one of the conditions of Ukraine's accession to the WTO. Bill himself was quite wet, demanded a number of laws and government regulations for the full regulation of the market. In May, Cabinet decided on mandatory labeling of products containing GMOs, July 1. Products without the appropriate markings must be removed from circulation.

limit the level of GMOs in food production, does not require labeling, is 0,9%. However, the problem this has not been exhausted. Recently, people's deputy Yuriy Karmazin ( Our Ukraine-People's Self-Defense) said that today in Ukraine is about 60% corn and 70% of soybean seeds are transgenic.

The market does not officially recognize that the use in the production of food containing GMOs and veterinary. A major problem with GMOs in Ukraine. The initiative stems from the need to make government workers even passed a law in 2007. We feed the birds of Ukrainian grain, the use of imported products is insignificant, - the head of the Association Union of Poultry Breeders of Ukraine Oleksandr Bakumenko.

However, according to the director of Trading Market (the importer of meat and meat products) Natalia Dremblyugi, many market participants use of GM products for the cultivation of animals and birds: Thus stimulated the growth of animals, resulting in reduced costs and increased income producers. In addition, such food is much cheaper than Ukrainian. According to Ms. Dremblyugi, the government may face a powerful lobby from the business, which benefit from cheap food for growing animals. The problem with GMOs in Ukraine is huge, and if, even in the wake of the election race, will take such a decision, it will be a significant step, - the expert believes.

Yelena Sinicyna

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