- GMO products are banned for import to Europe, Russia is planning to be organic by 2020 and in China/Asia surveys show 60% of the population avoid GMO products. Introduction of any GMO will collapse our agricultural exports and subsequently the NZ economy. The interests of agribusiness salesmen, investors, lobbyists, for profit scientists are not the same as farmers, exporters and the NZ public.
- Prohibit importation of goods without proof of free from GMO, including excess levels of agricultural chemicals or toxins. Goods clearance will be subject to trading partners providing pre shipping testing.
- Uphold and upgrade New Zealand’s anti-GMO laws, including gene editing and terminator technology.
- No patents on life.