Currently, GMO (Genetically Modified Organism) foods in the United States are not classified differently by the FDA and do not require labeling. Although no reports of ill effects from GMO foods have been documented, advocacy groups such as Greenpeace and the Organic Consumers Association argue that past studies cannot be trusted because they were sponsored by pro-GMO companies and do not measure the long-term effects on humans, the environment, and nature. Opponents argue that labeling adds an unfounded stigma over organic foods and that if a nutritional or allergenic difference were found, current FDA regulations would already require a label.
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@9DQGGG92yrs2Y
Yes, people have a right to know what is in their food. However GMO's are important to society and are the most promising solution to ending world hunger.
Yes, and with increased education on GMOs to remove the stigma around them
I think that they should be on foods that have high GMOS
@8V7XQ8F4yrs4Y
No, but information on the specific type of GMO should be available
@8S23ZPKRepublican4yrs4Y
Companies can decide their own ethics.
@8RBRTYJ4yrs4Y
no. i think specialist should make sure what is really in the products.
@8QLB2K44yrs4Y
There is no evidence that GMOs are at all dangerous. I don't see a rational reason to mandate their labeling. I don't oppose optional labeling, though, and if the science changes the policy should change accordingly
@8MPXV6G5yrs5Y
Consumers have the right to know the contents of the food they are consuming.
@8MNFFNN5yrs5Y
yes, they should label them but start destigmatizing GMOs in general
@8GB4YTQ5yrs5Y
I don't think this really matters.
@8DTWLB9Republican5yrs5Y
Well it already to late lol to ban them
@8DJ2Y6K5yrs5Y
Question doesn't matter to me.
@8DDWL335yrs5Y
It should be labeled with exactly what the genetic modification was.
@8DCXP4JLibertarian5yrs5Y
i would prefer that GMO crops sprayed with round-up be labeled.
@987ZXQZ3yrs3Y
No, unless there are associated negative side affects
@8GC9YC85yrs5Y
no, if there are studies proving it's not dangerous the government has no place telling them what to do.
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