Panel voices fears as unlabelled GE canola hits shelves

FOR the first time, locally produced genetically engineered canola is entering our food chain.

From oils to margarine, baby food to snacks, muesli to dairy products, GE canola oil can be found in many processed foods, but consumers are oblivious to what food it is in.

A report released by Greenpeace last September said there was only one year left to stop the potential GE contamination of canola, and tonight, as part of the Sydney International Food Festival, a public forum will explain its concern about GE foods.
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28 Nov 2007: Furore as ban on crops lifted
Farmers in Victoria and NSW will be free to plant genetically modified canola from early next year after both states yesterday announced the lifting of bans on the controversial crops — despite appeals not to do so from Western Australia and Tasmania.

15 April 2009: GM canola WA trial sites announced
WA Agriculture Minister Terry Redman has announced today the locations of the 20 genetically modified canola trials in Western Australia.
The locations are comprised of 17 farmer trials and three research trials, covering 854 hectares across the State.