GMO
Should producers be required to label genetically engineered foods (GMOs)?
Sixty-four countries around the world, including Australia, Japan, and all of the countries in the European Union, require genetically modified foods to be labeled. 1 While a 2015 ABC News survey found that 93% of Americans believe genetically modified foods should be labeled, GMOs are not required to be labeled in the U.S. and Canada.
Animal derivatives such as meat, eggs, milk, and honey are considered high-risk inputs due to the prevalence of GMOs in animal feed.
Many GMO crops are used as ingredients in process food and show up as:
Animal derivatives such as meat, eggs, milk, and honey are considered high-risk inputs due to the prevalence of GMOs in animal feed.
Many GMO crops are used as ingredients in process food and show up as:
- Amino acids
- alcohol
- aspartame
- ascorbic acid
- sodium ascorbate
- citric acid
- sodium citrate
- ethanol
- flavorings (“natural” and “artificial”)
- high-fructose corn syrup
- hydrolyzed vegetable protein
- lactic acid
- maltodextrin
- molasses
- monosodium glutamate (MSG)
- sucrose
- textured vegetable protein (TVP)
- xanthan gum
- vitamins
- vinegar
- yeast products
We agree with the 2016 Green Party Platform:
"We support mandatory, full-disclosure food and fiber labeling. A consumer has the right to know the contents in their food and fiber, how they were produced, and where they come from. Labels should address the presence of GMOs, use of irradiation, pesticide application (in production, transport, storage, and retail), and the country of origin."
ORGANIZATIONS:
Council for Responsible Genetics (CRG)
Fosters public debate about the social, ethical, and environmental implications of genetic technologies and biotechnolog
Fosters public debate about the social, ethical, and environmental implications of genetic technologies and biotechnolog
