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1 June 2008

A change of name and no change in objectives

Physicians and Scientists for Global Responsibility is the new name. The objectives are the same.

"The public's demand for information on genetic engineering and other matters of science will continue to be our priority," says Jean Anderson, a Co-ordinator for the organization formerly known as Physicians and Scientists for Responsible Genetics (PSRG). "Using our new name - Physicians and Scientists for Global Responsibility (PSGR) - we will continue to meet the public's right to be independently informed on relevant matters of science and technology. And our new name will allow us to expand our areas of interests.

One of the initial concerns lay with genetic engineering of crops. Members were concerned about the possible effects these crops could have on the environment and, through the introduction of new foods into the food chain, the impact on human health. Members believe that the release of genetically engineered organisms into the food chain and the environment is highly premature, as safety testing has not been adequately carried out.

With the increasing incidence of cancer and related diseases, we feel that the reliance on toxic chemical based agriculture should be phased out.

A change of name and no change in objectives

2008 Long Term Council Community Plans 2008

Statement on Genetic Engineering

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Providing scientific & medical information & analysis in the service of the public's right to be independently informed on issues relating to human & environmental health.