Archived U.S. Government Set to Approve Monsanto Protection Act (care2.com)
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Archived U.S. Government Set to Approve Monsanto Protection Act (care2.com)
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[–] Farseli 0 points 4 points 4 points (+4|-0) ago
I'm more in favor of requiring organic crops to have listed what herbicides and pesticides were used. I bet a lot of people buying organic would be in for a shock if they found out. Hell, organic crops aren't even tested for organic pesticide levels. They just get a pass.
[–] Tarhun 1 point 1 point 2 points (+2|-1) ago
When GMO crops require testing to enter the market no mater what engineering they undergo, but 'organic' crops can undergo radiation and chemical muteogenic treatment without ANY testing makes anti-gmo activist look like window licking retards.
[–] Farseli 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
Rotenone. Linked to Parkinson's disease and is still approved for use in organic farming. It is also exempt from having a tolerance level regulation. Because it is exempt from tolerance, food is rarely tested for rotenone residues and there is no amount in food that would violate federal law or regulations. In the US it is only used still for killing fish, but it is used in farming in other countries and their produce is imported as organic which is where exposure to US residents comes from.