Genetically Modified Organic foodstuffs are not allowed to import to Zambia

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Genetically Modified Organic (GMO) foods which have a bad influence on human and animal health are not allowed to import to Zambia, according to the National Biosafety Authority (NBA).

NBA board chairman, Paul Zambezi says the authority is mandated by law to ensure that human and animal life are safeguarded.

Dr Zambezi has said reports by some sections of the media that the NBA has allowed the importation of GMO foodstuffs in the country are misleading as the authority has only allowed processed foods made from GMOs and genetically modified micro-organisms for diagnostics and health research purposes.

He said at a media briefing that the authority does not promote or prohibit Genetically Modified Organisms but regulates the use and development of GMOs.

Dr Zambezi said products that are allowed in the country that are genetically modified undergo a series of risk assessment tests.

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