Factors influencing the acceptance of food biotechnology

This study aimed to quantify some influential factors regarding the accepta nce of food biotechnology. A mail survey was conducted and the questionnair es were completed by 434 people. Many respondents indicated an unfavourable attitude towards the use of genetic engineering in food production. Percep tions of risk and benefit were the major drivers of acceptance. Moral issue s were an important issue, too. Uncertainty about possible consequences of genetically modified food and trust in various sources of information were also considered. Public acceptance of new biotechnology will be the major d eterminant of its future role in society.