2014-06-11 | permalink

USA: 92% Think GE Food Should Be Labeled Before Sold

New Consumer Reports Poll Shows Consumer Demand for Strong Federal Standards for Genetically Engineered Food

- 92% Think GE Food Should Be Labeled Before Sold
- 92% Think GE Food Should Meet Government Safety Standards Before Sold
- 92% Demand the Government Label GE Salmon

Yonkers, NY—According to a new national poll by Consumer Reports, an overwhelming majority of U.S. consumers think that before genetically engineered (GE) food is sold, it should be labeled accordingly (92% of consumers) and meet long-term safety standards set by the government (92%). The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) currently does not require labeling or pre-market safety assessments of GE food.

Similarly, 92% of Americans specifically agreed that the government should require that GE salmon be labeled before it is sold. The FDA is considering whether to approve a GE salmon, which is designed to grow to maturity twice as fast as normal salmon, and has said that it does not intend to require labeling. In addition, nearly three-quarters (72%) of consumers polled said that it’s crucial for them to avoid GE ingredients when purchasing food.

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