labeling requirements of genetically modified foods
Post on 24-Dec-2014
723 Views
Preview:
DESCRIPTION
TRANSCRIPT
Labeling requirements of Labeling requirements of Genetically modified foods Genetically modified foods
A.M.S.L.Atapattu
IntroductionIntroduction
To inform consumers the product is GM or not To reduce the information asymmetry between
sellers and buyers Proposed by the US Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) in 2001 Proposed by the European Union’s regulation in
2003
Does the labeling tell if the food is GM?Does the labeling tell if the food is GM?
Two types of labeling Pro mandatory labeling Cons mandatory labeling
The current labeling policyThe current labeling policy
US Food and Drug Administration currently require labeling of GE foods if the food has a significantly different nutritional property
Examples of voluntary labeling under Examples of voluntary labeling under FDA guideline FDA guideline
1. GMO free or Not genetically modified
2. This cantaloupe was not genetically
engineered
1. We do not use ingredients produced
using biotechnology
2. This oil is made from soybeans that
were not genetically engineered
3. Genetically engineered
4. This product contains cornmeal that
was produced using biotechnology
5. This product contains high oleic acid
soybeans oil from soybeans developed
using biotechnology to decrease the
amount of saturated fat
Pro-labeling ArgumentsPro-labeling Arguments
Right to know what’s in their foodTo identify and steer clear of food For religious or ethical reasons
Anti-labeling Arguments Anti-labeling Arguments
Health effects , whereas no significant differences
To fulfill the desires of some consumers would impose a cost on all consumers
Who want to buy non GE food already have an option to purchase organic foods
Could not currently accommodate the need for segregation of GE and non GE
Who want to avoid animal products no need to worry about GE food
Examples of labeling requirements Examples of labeling requirements under EC regulation under EC regulation
1. GM plant
2. GM seed
3. GM food
4. Food produced from GMOs
5. GMM used as a food ingredient
6. Alcoholic beverages which contain a
GM ingredient
7. Products containing GM enzymes
where the enzyme is acting as an
additive or performing a technical
function
8. GM feed
9. Feed produced from a GMO
10. Food containing GM ingredients that are sold in catering establishments
1. Food from animals fed GM animal feed2. Food produced with help from a GM enzyme 3. Feed additive produced from a GMO
Labeling Attributes Labeling Attributes
Text disclosure on biotech label Biotech logo Location of a biotech logo
Thankyou
top related