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August 1998

The Biosafety Protocol And The Challenge Of Feeding The World In The 21st Century
20/8/98, Le Devoir
At the dawn of the 21st Century, starvation and malnutrition remain serious threats.

Genetically Modified Foods - Royal Society Calls for A Rational Debate
17/8/98, Royal Society (Statement)
In response to the recent intense publicity surrounding the work conducted by the Rowett Research Institute into the safety of genetically modified potatoes, President of the Royal Society, Sir Aaron Klug OM, expressed concern that the premature release and misinterpretation of unsubstantiated research into Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) could only serve to mislead the general public in what is a complex and important area.

World In Action
17/8/98, Monsanto Company (Statement)
We are currently discussing what action we should take in response to the public concern needlessly caused by World In Action's programme broadcast on Monday evening titled, "Eat Up Your Genes."

Genetically Modified Foods
12/8/98, Rowett Research Institute (Press Release)
This week's intense and global publicity given to Dr. Pusztai's work and its implications has led to the Rowett Research Institute's decision to carry out a fully audited analysis of the data before they are presented to MAFF and EU Committees dealing with the issue of the safety of genetically modified foods.

Retraction By Rowett Research Institute
12/8/98, Monsanto Company (Statement)
Commenting on this evening's announcement by the Rowett Research Institute, spokesman for Monsanto, Dan Verakis said: We are pleased that the Rowett Institute has recognised and publicly regretted the tremendous harm caused by the misleading publicity generated by such inaccurate information presented in the name of science.

Monsanto Statement In Response To World In Action Programme And Rowett Institute Study
10/8/98, Monsanto Company (Statement)
At no time prior to the screening of this programme would World in Action tell us anything about the tests done by Dr. Pusztai.