Organic standards prohibit genetically modified organisms, but the scientific consensus from the National Academies of Sciences holds that approved GMO crops are as safe as conventional. The organic movement's blanket GMO rejection is viewed by some scientists as ideologically driven rather than evidence-based, while organic supporters invoke the precautionary principle.

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