This article reviewed the possible harm of CM food to the health of mankind and ecological environment, discussed the arguments on the safety of CM food in the world.

The safety of GM food is hotly debated across traditional and online media, with the public expressing grave concerns over the safety of GM foodstuffs.

WHO, jointly with FAO, will convene a series of expert consultations to assess the safety and nutritional aspects of foods derived from genetically modified plants, microorganisms, and animals.