臺灣出臺新規:轉基因食品強制退出校園

Taiwan's legislature on Monday banned school canteens from using genetically modified (GM) food, such as vegetables or tofu.

臺灣地區立法機構週一通過了一項學校衛生管理條例修正案，其中明確禁止學校餐廳使用轉基因食材，比如轉基因蔬菜和轉基因豆腐。

The ban is part of a revision to a decree on school sanitation that covers canteens.

這項禁令也是對包括食堂衛生在內的學校衛生規定的部分修改。

In addition, an inspection will be led by the education, agriculture and health authorities every academic year to ensure schools and colleges adhere to the ruling, according to a statement issued by the legislature.

此外，由教育、農業和衛生主管機關牽頭的衛生巡查組將在每學年訪視，確保中小學學校和高等院校遵守該衛生條例。

The decree comes in light of increasing public concern about possible health risks of GM foods, said Lu Hsiu-yen, a legislator from the Kuomintang, the island's ruling party.

臺灣執政黨--國民黨的一名立法委員盧秀燕表示，近來，公衆對轉基因食品可能引發的健康問題愈發擔憂，該條例正是在這種情勢下推行。

"For parents who are concerned about GM foods, the decree will set their minds at ease," Lu said.

盧秀燕說：“對那些一直關注轉基因食品的父母來說，這項條例會使他們稍稍安心。”