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Another concern, expressed by non-governmental organizations such as Friends of the Earth and Oxfam, is that government-subsidized large-scale production of biofuels could increase food prices in developing countries. In a recent report by the International Food Policy Research Institute, Joachim von Braun writes:
By Glenn Somerville and Eadie Chen XIANGHE, China (Reuters) - An assertive China fended off U.S. pressure over currency policy and food safety on Wednesday and told Washington to put its own house in order rather than blame Beijing for its economic...
"Blowing up, complicating or politicizing a problem are irresponsible actions and do not help in its solution," the Chinese mission said in a rare policy pronouncement."It is even more unacceptable for some to launch groundless smear attacks on China at the excuse of food and drug safety problems," it said.
Labeling policies of food manufacturers in Ireland are reported to undergo a complete transformation following the implementation of new labeling laws passed by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland.