BDC Position Statement on Genetically Modified Barley

The Barley Development Council (BDC), broadly representing the Canadian barley industry, has the following position on Genetically Modified (GM) Barley:
.

1.	The BDC recognizes the advantages of using biotechnology for Basic Research and to develop new varieties of barley that have improved characteristics for barley producers, processors and end users. Ongoing research in these areas should be continued and supported.
2.	The BDC is aware that currently there is customer resistance from the feed, food and malting industries to using GM barley.
3.	The BDC is aware that currently there is no effective system available to detect or segregate GM barley from non-GM barley in Canada.
4.	The BDC recommends that no GM barley varieties be registered in Canada until an effective detection and segregation system is in place. Ongoing research in these areas should also be supported.

Other Documents in the Series

Barley Development Council
Messages from the Chair and Secretary
Incorporation of the Barley Development Council
BDC Position Statement on Genetically Modified Barley - Current Document
Barley Development Council Members
Barley Research Needs and Priorities
Important Players in Barley Industry and Research
List of Current Barley Projects
Minutes - 13th Annual Meeting, July 2006
Minutes - 10th Annual Meeting, June 2003
3rd Canadian Barley Symposium - Papers and Abstracts
2005 North American Barley Researchers Workshop - Papers and Abstracts

For more information about the content of this document, contact Lori Oatway.
This information published to the web on April 5, 2007.