GMO Labeling Push

GMO Labeling Push

The controversy over food labeling when it comes to GMO foods continues to mount, as more and more states consider enforcing the mandatory labeling of genetically modified foods. But amidst all the controversy has anyone actually connected with consumers to find out how they feel on the issue? The answer would be yes. A new 2014 survey by the International Food Information Council has found that a large number of consumers actually do not have a problem with the current labeling policy of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for foods produced by biotechnology. In fact, 74% of consumers said they couldn’t think of any additional information that they would like to see added to food labels. Also interesting is that the survey found that more than 70% of consumers feel that conventional farming practices can be sustainable while producing high quality and nutritious foods. So, one has to ask, if the general opinion of the consumer is that GMO foods are safe, where is the push for mandatory state labeling of genetically modified foods really coming from?


 
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