转基因是一项新技术，也是一个新产业，具有广阔发展前景。21世纪是生命科学的世纪，而转基因生物技术是人类科学技术的结晶，其在世界范围内的推广和应用,对于解决世界性粮食危机具有重要意义。中国理所当然地需参与其中。
作为一个新生事物，社会对转基因技术有争论、有疑虑，这是正常的。对于如何科学面对转基因技术和转基因食品，中国食品安全30人论坛认为：
一、 转基因技术也是双刃剑，合理合法应用转基因技术能够造福人类，违法滥用转基因技术也会对人类社会造成伤害。学术界应该以“积极大胆研究”、“依法慎重推广”的原则对待转基因技术的研究和应用。学者应紧跟世界上转基因研究的最新动态，持续进行科学研究，大胆创新，力求占领转基因技术的高地，同时严谨、专业地对待转基因技术的实践运用，并积极与政府和公众进行转基因技术的信息交流工作。
二、政府有关监管部门应根据已定的法律法规严格执法；有关转基因作物入境与商业化种植的重大问题的决策应充分尊重民意，谨慎对待转基因农作物产业化及商业化推广，并按照国家制定的技术规程规范进行。
对于目前市场上出现的转基因农作物非法商业化、转基因产品标识不清等现象应加以严格监管，尊重公众的自由选择权和充分知情权；对盲目进口与推广转基因商业化造成严重后果的应依法追究责任。
三、在媒体报道中，新闻工作者应尊重科学、了解科学，对转基因技术秉承客观、中立的立场，保持理性、科学的态度，向公众完整、真实地展现各方观点，让科学获得公众的广泛理解和支持，而不应为"吸引眼球"而传播或放大荒谬的谣言，误导、恐吓公众。
四、目前，世界相关国家政府、国际组织、科学共同体对已上市的转基因食品一致认为没有安全问题，且至今尚未有科学文献表明转基因食品对人体健康有负面作用，因此，公众应科学正确看待转基因技术。同时，我们也提示消费者在购买产品时，应注意包装上是否有转基因产品生产厂家的标识，可根据标识进行自主选择，科学、理性地消费。（中国进出口网）
中国食品安全30人论坛
2014年8月28日
China Food Safety 30-people Forum’s Opinions about Trans-gene
Trans-gene is a new technology, but also a new industry, and has broad prospects for development. The 21st century is the century of the life sciences, transgenic biotechnology is the crystallization of human science and technology. Its promotion and application in the world is significant for solving food crisis worldwide. China certainly needs to participate.
As a novelty, GM technology is disputed and doubtful, which is normal. For how to face transgenic technology and genetically modified food with scientific attitude, Chinese food safety 30-people Forum put it as follows:
First, the transgenic technology is a double-edged sword. Reasonable and legitimate application of transgenic technology can benefit mankind; illegal abuse of transgenic technology will cause harm to the human society. Academia should be based on the principles of "active bold research", "legally prudent promotion" to treat the research and application of transgenic technology. Scholars should closely follow the latest developments of genetic research in the world, continue scientific research and bold innovation to strive to occupy transgenic technology Heights. At the same time, they should treat practical application of transgenic technology with rigorous and professional attitude, and actively communicate with the government and the public about transgenic technology.
Second, relevant government regulatory authorities should enforce the law strictly according to prescribed laws and regulations; when authorities make decisions on major issues of genetically modified crops immigration and commercial cultivation, they should fully respect public opinion. Transgenic crops’ industrial and commercial promotion should be treated with caution and in operation in accordance with the national development of technical regulations specification nation formulated.
As for illegal commercialization of genetically modified crops and unclear GMO identity currently appearing on the market, authorities should strictly regulate and respect the public's right for freedom of choice and fully informed; blind import and promotion of genetically modified having serious consequences should be prosecuted according to law.
Third, in the media reports, journalists should respect science, understand science, take an objective, neutral, rational and scientific attitude towards transgenic technology and completely truthfully show all points of view to the public, so that science gains widespread understanding and support from the public. Journalists should not spread or amplify absurd rumors in order to "attract attention" . Journalists should not mislead or intimidate the public.
Fourth, at present, the relevant national governments, international organizations, the scientific community in the world think that there is no security problem about the genetically modified foods in the market, yet no scientific literature indicates that genetically modified food has a negative effect on human health. Therefore, the public should view genetically modified technology with scientific attitude. We also suggest consumers, when buying a product, you should pay attention to whether there is a label of GMO manufacturers on packaging. You can select by your own and scientifically rationally consume.
China Food Safety 30-people Forum
August 28, 2014
