Novartis drops genetically altered food in Belgium, Netherlands The Associated Press BASEL, Switzerland (August 5, 2000 5:44 p.m. EDT http://www.nandotimes.com) - Novartis AG, one of the world's leading biotechnology companies, has stopped using genetically altered ingredients in its foods in Belgium and the Netherlands. A company spokesman said Friday that the move had been made in response to consumer concerns in the two countries. He said it had not been adopted worldwide, as was suggested in a company letter made public by the environmental group Greenpeace. The Basel-based giant announced last year it had no plans to use genetically altered ingredients in its Gerber baby foods - the biggest brand in the United States - fearing a potential backlash from concerned parents. The company also makes Ovaltine drink mix, health foods and certain medical nutrition foods used in hospitals. Greenpeace, which campaigns against genetically altered crops, published a letter from the Novartis Consumer Health division in Belgium stating that the company stopped producing food containing genetically altered ingredients in its own brands June 30. As published, the letter said Novartis would "take the necessary measures to avoid the use of genetically altered organisms in our products throughout the world." The letter said that the company had instructed its suppliers to stop using genetically altered organisms at all stages of production starting June 30. The Novartis spokesman said the comments applied only to the Belgian and Dutch markets, and specifically to a cereal bar that was being phased out. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Steve Wingate Anomalous Images and UFO Files http://www.anomalous-images.com <A HREF="http://www.ctrl.org/">www.ctrl.org</A> DECLARATION & DISCLAIMER ========== CTRL is a discussion & informational exchange list. Proselytizing propagandic screeds are unwelcomed. Substance�not soap-boxing�please! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory'�with its many half-truths, mis- directions and outright frauds�is used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRLgives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. ======================================================================== Archives Available at: http://peach.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ctrl.html <A HREF="http://peach.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ctrl.html">Archives of [EMAIL PROTECTED]</A> http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ <A HREF="http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/">ctrl</A> ======================================================================== To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om
