Is the composition of GM foods different to the composition of non-GM foods? Do GM foods have a different nutritional value?
Answer Sometimes, compositional data of GM food differs slightly from the non-GM control line. Statistically significant differences observed in the comparative evaluation are assessed by FSANZ in terms of their relevance in a biological system. In order to determine if the differences have biological significance, ANZFA compares these values to those of other commercial varieties and in literature ranges. The use of published ranges and historical control data as comparators in safety assessment studies is normal for interpreting biological and analytical variation. To date, the significant differences between test and control lines tend to be small and they are usually within the range that would be expected for other commercial varieties. In these cases, FSANZ concludes that the difference has no biological relevance and certainly does not pose a risk to consumers. Sometimes, differences can be explained by differences in locations or seasons. Generally, the differences do not occur
