How should GMOs be regulated in Singapore? by https://padlet.com/s150004/weyfc60mgk9c Come up with some guidelines for use, regulation and safety of GMOs, paying attention to the local context. en-us 2017-09-03 04:53:17 UTC 2017-09-06 09:16:41 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/s150004/weyfc60mgk9c/wish/185029321 Weijie (U1440481L)
Erica (U1440752J)
HsinTung (U1440346B)

- Clear and concise marketing/ declaration of product contents and exact formulation

- Declare any plausible side effects, regardless of level of harmfulness to human health (Be as transparent as possible)

- Declaration of other plant/animal origin to indicate presence of possible allergens
 
- Restrict GMO farming to controlled environment, and indoors if possible to prevent any incidences of contamination

- Fulfill FDA/ HSA approval and abide by all rules or laws strictly 

- Impose fines and punishments if there are any cases of dishonestly or malpractice 

]]> 2017-09-06 08:11:50 UTC https://padlet.com/s150004/weyfc60mgk9c/wish/185029321 https://padlet.com/s150004/weyfc60mgk9c/wish/185029324 Brandon Chong Zhen Ming (U1440531A),Tang Kiat Min (U1440675E)

as Singapore is a very small country, anything that can be spread such as seeds outside the recommended area will have dire consequences due to the fact that Singapore is highly densely populated. if it would cause side effect on humans it will be bad, hence to regulate GMO first it need to be put in an isolated area such as island or a clean room to minimize the risk of contamination. not only that, testing must be done periodically to make sure GMO post no harm to the consumer and the environment. also all product that is GMO be it for local or for export should be labelled and what ever things that are done should be transparent and be accounted for. public should also be educated about GMO about the risk and cons, and for any major choice there should at minimum seek public opinion and at best hold a referendum.]]> 2017-09-06 08:11:53 UTC https://padlet.com/s150004/weyfc60mgk9c/wish/185029324 Kalpnaa Balan (U1440665G) Dalpreet Kaur (U1440429K) & Andrew (N1702157K) https://padlet.com/s150004/weyfc60mgk9c/wish/185029330 1. Set up a regulatory body to come up with a guideline of food that can be genetically modified, the process of producing GM food and a period of time, thereafter, for testing to be conducted regularly to ensure that GM food is safe for consumption for the public.
2. Limit the amount of pesticide and herbicide used on plants/corps.
3. Constantly, review companies producing GM food to curb any possible dangers that could arise from GM food production such as transfer of GM gene to other corps (environment). 
4.  Companies should clearly define their process for making GM food and state what is added to make GM food.]]> 2017-09-06 08:11:56 UTC https://padlet.com/s150004/weyfc60mgk9c/wish/185029330 Tan Jan Xiong U1630556C Vivian Quah Ching Min U1630934K https://padlet.com/s150004/weyfc60mgk9c/wish/185029364 Firstly, we have to determine whose responsibility it is to regulate GM foods. The government setting these regulations as an over-arching paternalistic state would not be sufficient without the public's stake and educated interest. 

Instead of focusing on whether these regulations are meted out strictly or loosely, we believe that transparency should be placed at the forefront of any regulation, so to best inform the public on their purchase decisions.

What we suggest is to do is to consumer-friendly database which is compiled collaboratively by the scientists and the government.]]> 2017-09-06 08:12:07 UTC https://padlet.com/s150004/weyfc60mgk9c/wish/185029364 T https://padlet.com/s150004/weyfc60mgk9c/wish/185029412 2017-09-06 08:12:24 UTC https://padlet.com/s150004/weyfc60mgk9c/wish/185029412 Trixie Chang U1540683E https://padlet.com/s150004/weyfc60mgk9c/wish/185029418 Goh Hui Min Kimberly U1640390B
Tan Yew Chang U1640403B

1. Free clinical trials similar to drugs/ pharmaceutical products for testing

2. Advocate for more transparency: government should make policies requiring companies to declare their research, methods: basically to have a conference to address public concerns on the GM food research

3. Educate and establish more campaigns to the general public and not just in school

4. Designated research areas away from urbanization to avoid any

5. Establish an agency, supplementary to AVA (or a subset) to perform background checks on overseas companies and GM food products

6. Develop a proper labelling system to identify GM food types

7. Have a better tracking system/ restrict the distribution to certain parts of the country so that the government can recall if a problem arises

]]> 2017-09-06 08:12:25 UTC https://padlet.com/s150004/weyfc60mgk9c/wish/185029418 Ngan Felicia Devina (U1540973B), Nathalie Spekman (N1702045E), Lim Jia Xin (U1540569L) https://padlet.com/s150004/weyfc60mgk9c/wish/185029437 Currently, GMOs  are not yet regulated. However, we propose these solutions:
1.  Understudy the existing legal framework from established organisation in Europe. E.g. Similar procedures with same standards that are transparent and efficient. 

2. Education and awareness of GMOs  risks and benefits

3. Create stringent approvals and criteria  for entry and labelling of GMOs. Follow the international standards. 

4. Enforce a system to evaluate, track/trace the different GMOs products in the market. Create a quality plan and designate a body specifically for that, e.g. GMAC. 

5. Set up regulations of planting, importation to prevent spreading to WT. 





]]> 2017-09-06 08:12:30 UTC https://padlet.com/s150004/weyfc60mgk9c/wish/185029437 Chua Yong Kang (U1440972J) https://padlet.com/s150004/weyfc60mgk9c/wish/185029465 Chua Wan Ching (U1440824L)
Kwang Su Wen (U1440353J)

-  There should be pre-clinical trials and testings done in Singapore if they choose to import the GMO in. This is to ensure that the GMO is safe for consumers and would not have adverse side effects.

- There should be consumer transparency, so that consumers have the choice to choose between GMO & non-GMO. There can be labelling on the food for easier identification.]]> 2017-09-06 08:12:40 UTC https://padlet.com/s150004/weyfc60mgk9c/wish/185029465 Kleeve Hoi (U1640933F) Jessica Joyce Lee (U1640461G https://padlet.com/s150004/weyfc60mgk9c/wish/185029529 For Singapore to pubch above its weight Singapore needs to encourage entrepreneurship and Pioneer in pushing forward biotechnology. As such, Singapore should have regulations but loose regulations which enables scientist to explore freely but resposibly
1. By regulating the process of creating GMOs, we can ensure that what we are feeding our people is safe for them. 
2. The regulations should follow USA or European Lawmakers
3. Since most of Singapore food is imported from other countries,  it could mean that our food already have GM-food components, hence it is important to check that our imports of GM are safe for consumptions and our Scientists should be involved in checking and testing the GMO.

4. Isolate and contain lab and resources to avoid spreading of GMO until everything is proven to be safe

5. Set up a specific governing body that have a expertise in this skills

6. Monitor process of creating GMO]]> 2017-09-06 08:13:10 UTC https://padlet.com/s150004/weyfc60mgk9c/wish/185029529 https://padlet.com/s150004/weyfc60mgk9c/wish/185031137  Min Yi (U1631121H)
Jing Wen (U1530421D) 

GMOs should be regulated in Singapore. There is a need to constantly reassess the risks in the increasing variety of different GMO food. With Singaporeans being “kiasu”, they would be more doubtful of their food choices and also health. GMO food prices should be regulated against local home-grown food, thereafter, citizens in Singapore can adopt a healthier life-style alongside the government's endorsement of a healthy Singapore.

With greater biotechnology being constantly upgraded, there is a need for the local government in Singapore to closely monitor international developments and be updated with the biotech industry. Thus, a need to craft greater guidelines. 
 
Scientists should be more involved in the GMO industry to ensure safe consumptions at all times. 
 
Regulations:
  • Conduct more biotechnological research and safety checks on GM food to ensure that food safety is certain at all times.
  • Educate citizens on the health risk/potential of GM food. 
  • Limit GM food with higher pesticides and herbicides used i.e. promoting more of GM food with less chemicals utilised 
  • Separate supermarket sections to GM v.s. Non-GM food, so that consumers are well-aware of their purchase

Nonetheless, government/regulators should definitely be transparent in the import of GM food to truly safeguard the welfare of their citizens.
]]> 2017-09-06 08:21:55 UTC https://padlet.com/s150004/weyfc60mgk9c/wish/185031137 Anna Hernandez https://padlet.com/s150004/weyfc60mgk9c/wish/185041075 Gmo's should be regulated through various processes that allow for a comprehensive list of regulations and criteria that are safe for the environment , safe for human and animals to consume, as well as allow for producers to make a profit. Some examples are organic fertilizers and local farmers (in an ideal workd]]> 2017-09-06 09:14:10 UTC https://padlet.com/s150004/weyfc60mgk9c/wish/185041075