Testing to begin on genetically modified food

This article was originally published on page 8 of The Mercury on April 11, 2006 (By Stephanie Saville).

Independent tests on the health effects of genetically modified crops, due to start soon in South Africa, have been welcomed by watchdog groups.

The tests will start soon at the University of the Free State's Genetically Modified Organisms Testing Facility. Professor Chris Viljoen, who heads the independent testing facility, said that trials with animals should take about three years to complete. After these, the testing facility would look at general allergic responses in humans.
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