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GMO labeling

Keeping it real….

+What if…..

+Background

Voluntary

FDA

“This policy states that the FDA has no basis for concluding that bioengineered foods differ from other foods in any meaningful or uniform way, or that foods developed by the new techniques present any different or greater safety concern.”

+So what’s the issue?

High allergen risk

Wildlife interaction

Feeding the growing population

Technology

Supporters Opponents

+ Good & Bad

Allergen risk and the peanut

+To label or not to label

One small step in the fight for safer food.

Click icon to add pictureOne small speed bump for technological advancement.

+Differing viewpoints

Expert – Barret Kirwan“Those who believe this [non-GMO sustainability] are completely missing the big picture. Locally grown , non-GMO food is beside the point and will never feed the growing population because it’s less productive. There is no need to label our food.”

Stakeholder – Wes King

“There has been a lot of hype over the years that GM products in food will add to sustainability and productivity, but I see little evidence of this. The FDA won’t label because their ultimate worry is that it will require an overwhelming consumer decision and they won’t purchase GM products.”

+Finding a balance

Label

No label

Both sides want the same thing, but with different methods.