Keywords
genetically modified food, transferred genes, labels, labeling laws, disclosure, cost, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), oversight, Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Document Type
Article
Abstract
In the 1900s, the United States began to sell genetically engineered foods. One of the first genetically engineered foods sold in the United States and approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) was the Flavr Savr tomato. The tomato's genetic structure was modified to prevent softening which allowed it to ripen after being picked. In the United States, statistics demonstrate that 92% of com, 94% of soybeans, and 94% of cotton sold is genetically engineered. In addition, it is estimated that 75% of the processed foods sold in supermarkets around the United States contain ingredients that are products of genetic engineering.
Recommended Citation
Nat, H. (2021). Will Consumers be in the "Dark" about Labels on Genetically Engineered and Modified Foods?. Journal of Food Law & Policy, 12(2). Retrieved from https://scholarworks.uark.edu/jflp/vol12/iss2/7
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