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Companies are concerned that if GMO foods are labeled, consumers would not buy them. Since 70% of all processed foods sold in grocery stores contain GMOs (is probably higher today), that is a large amount of profits that could be lost.
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Should government require companies that use GMOs to label their food products?
There is no reason GMO food should not be labeled from the standpoint of he consumer. From the standpoint of the producers of GMO crops and foods, labeling GMO foods could result in consumers choosing not to buy those foods.
How many people don't want GM food?
The number of people who do not want GMO food is not known. What is known is that a large percentage of people want GMO foods in the United States to be labeled like they are in England. They want to be able to make an informed choice about the food they eat, and many do not want to eat GMO foods at all, but labeling GMO foods has come against opposition from biotech and food companies.
Are there any states in the US which have mandatory labelling for GMO foods?
There are no states as of August 2014 that require mandatory labeling for GMO foods. Vermont passed a law to require labeling, but it is being challenged. Other states have attempted to pass labeling requirements, but they have been defeated, even though a large percentage of consumers favor labeling.
When did food labeling began?
Regulation of food began as early as the 1800s and food labeling regulation arose out of that. Recently, requiring GMOs to be labeled has been a major debate, mostly between consumers and companies who produce GMOs, food companies, and grocers. To this date, GMO ingredients are not required to be listed on food labels.
Who is involved in the controversy of genetically modified food?
A lot of people and groups are involved in the GMO controversy. Some of them are: scientists (both for and against). governments, government regulatory agencies, consumers (large numbers who do not want to eat GMO foods), groups who want GMO food labeling, organic growers, corporations (Monsanto, Dow, Syngenta, and others), and many others.
Does Brazil Label its GMO foods and is there any source for this information so it can be used in an essay?
Yes, GMO foods are labeled in Brazil. For a list of countries that label GMO foods, visit this link: http://justlabelit.org/right-to-know/labeling-around-the-world/
Why is the biotech industry afraid of labeling GMO's?
They are afraid of labeling them because the public is starting to get afraid of the affects of GM foods on their bodies. Labeling them would make the public aware, and since a huge percentage of American foods contain GMOs, businesses could lose tons of money.
What seed companies are non GMO?
Non-GMO seed companies include such organic companies as Baker Creek, Peaceful Valley and Seeds Now. Many such companies sign the "Safe Seeds Pledge" that they will not knowingly sell seeds that contain genetically modified organisms.
How much do the big GMO companies pay the actual farmers?
cheese
Is the nih against GMO?
After reading the postings at the NIH.gov website it would appear that they cautiously in favor of GMO - with proper testing.
What are the requirements for labeling GM foods in the US?
in the United States GMO foods are not labeled. Some foods that do not contain GMOs are voluntarily labeled, often with the Non GMO Project label. Due to cross contamination, even foods with the Non GMO Project label may not be totally free of GMOs. Foods in the UK that contain GMOs are labeled.
Why is the food and agriculture industry largely posed to labeling GMOs cloned foods?
We can only guess at what their motives are, but considering that it is estimated that 70% of the processed foods in grocery stores contain GMOs and the reaction that Europe had to GMO foods, it is reasonable to believe that they oppose labeling because they fear that labeling GMOs would severely hurt their sales.
