1. GENETICALLY
MODIFIED FOOD
BY :
•NUR IZZATI BINTI SUPIAN
•NUR ‘IZZATI BINTI MOHD HUSSAINI
•NOOR SAFIYAH BINTI MOHD JIBRIL
•A’TIKAH BINTI JAAFAR

2. GENETICALLY
MODIFIED FOOD
What is

3. According to :-
 GM foods are foods derived from organisms
whose genetic material (DNA) has been modified in a
way that does not occur naturally.

4. According to :-
 GM foods are foods derived from organisms
whose genetic material (DNA) has been modified in a
way that does not occur naturally.
 It is done through the introduction of a gene
from a different organism.

5. According to :-
 GM foods are foods derived from organisms
whose genetic material (DNA) has been modified in a
way that does not occur naturally.
 It is done through the introduction of a gene
from a different organism.
( also between non related species)

6. Some examples of foods undergo genetic
modifications
 TOMATO

7. Some examples of foods undergo genetic
modifications
TOMATO
 CORN

8. Some examples of foods undergo genetic
modifications
TOMATO
CORN
 STRAWBERRIES

9. Some examples of foods undergo genetic
modifications
TOMATO
CORN
STRAWBERRIES
 APPLES

10. GENETICALLY
MODIFIED FOOD
produced
Why are

11. GENETICALLY
MODIFIED FOOD
produced
 To improve crop protection against :
 Insects
Why are

12. GENETICALLY
MODIFIED FOOD
produced
 To improve crop protection against :
 Bacteria
Why are

13. GENETICALLY
MODIFIED FOOD
produced
 To improve crop protection against :
 Weather
Why are

14. GENETICALLY
MODIFIED FOOD
produced
 To prolong the lifespan of crops.
Why are

15. GENETICALLY
MODIFIED FOOD
produced
 To prolong the lifespan of crops.
 To make the products more attractive and appetizing.
Why are

16. GENETICALLY
MODIFIED FOOD
produced
 To prolong the lifespan of crops.
 To make the products more attractive and appetizing.
 To get appreciation of innovation.
Why are

17. GENETICALLY
MODIFIED FOOD
produced
 To prolong the lifespan of crops.
 To make the products more attractive and appetizing.
 To get appreciation of innovation.
 To make crops grow faster and with higher yields.
Why are

18. What are the disadvantages of consuming
certain

19. Disadvantages
Increase food allergy symptoms

20. Disadvantages
Increase food allergy symptoms
Increase body toxicity

21. Disadvantages
Increase food allergy symptoms
Increase body toxicity
Negative reproductive & digestive system effects

22. Disadvantages
Increase food allergy symptoms
Increase body toxicity
Negative reproductive & digestive system effects
Unknown genetic effects

23. Views in consuming GM food
(Among public interest groups and consumers)

24. Views in consuming GM food
(Among public interest groups and consumers)
Late 1980s – early 1990s
consumers were generally not very
aware, just consume it

25. Views in consuming GM food
(Among public interest groups and consumers)
Late 1980s – early 1990s
consumers were generally not very
aware, just consume it
started to wonder about the
safety but still consume it

26. Public attention has focused on the risk side of the risk-
benefit equation.
Consumer confidence in the safety of GM food has decreased
significantly
Many ask for stoppage and labeling of GM products

27. Some GM product’s ingredients are modified to be more healthy
It has proved difficult to detect traces of GMOs in foods: this
means that very low concentrations often cannot be detected –
consumer keep on consuming

28. Islamic view on trading and
consuming GM food

29. Islamic view on trading and
consuming GM food
“Eat and drink of that which God has provided and do not act
corruptly, making mischief on the earth”.
-Surah Al Baqarah (2:60)

30. Islamic view on trading and
consuming GM food
*BasedonQuran,thereisnoneedforgeneticallymodifiedbecauseAllahcreated
everythingperfectlyandmandoesnothaveanyrighttomanipulateanythingthat
ALLAHhascreated.
*Quran provides that any attempt to modify living things would be a
sin. However, if purpose behind modification is to prevent harm, then
it is permissible.

31. FOR LISTENING