The EU's opt-out measure adopted earlier this year, which allows member states or devolved administrations to restrict or ban GM organisms  despite EU approval, is being considered by Scotland as a way to avoid consumer backlash to its products and maintain the country's image.Last fall when Scotland was considering a referendum on independence, much of the pro-independent movement's argument was based on the nation's ability to rely on the strength of three export sectors: oil, aircraft manufacturing and whiskey. While what has happened to the price of oil is well known, that has in fact helped the aircraft industry through cheaper fuel and a brighter outlook. Meanwhile, whiskey is an integral part of Scotland's £14 billion food indus...