In this first episode of our labeling claims series, we dive into the story behind GMO labels in the U.S. What exactly is a GMO, and why has the conversation around it been so confusing? We’ll unpack the history of GMO labeling, the role special interests played in shaping the rules, and why today’s standards still leave consumers guessing. Along the way, we’ll contrast the U.S. approach with Europe’s swift and transparent response. If you’ve ever wondered how much you can really trust what’s on your food label, this episode is the perfect place to start.

References

https://www.britannica.com/story/when-were-the-first-gmos-developed

https://www.fda.gov/food/agricultural-biotechnology/science-and-history-gmos-and-other-food-modification-processes

https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2023/06/16/humans-have-been-genetically-modifying-crops-for-thousands-of-years-here-are-some-examples-of-what-some-popular-foods-used-to-look-like/

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC1083956/

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-people-oppose-gmos-even-though-science-says-they-are-safe/

https://ific.org/resources/articles/how-gmo-technology-saved-the-papaya/

https://www.healthline.com/health/food-nutrition/papain

https://www.npr.org/2022/01/05/1070212871/usda-bioengineered-food-label-gmo

https://www.nongmoproject.org/gmo-faq/

https://food.ec.europa.eu/document/download/33a89397-6e41-4551-9ca1-03f2c9e98631_en?filename=gmo-traceability-gm-final_report_en.pdf

https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/memo_04_16

https://www.foodchainid.com/resources/the-european-union-on-gmos-achieving-compliance-for-your-product/

https://www.vermontpublic.org/vpr-news/2016-07-15/congress-passes-a-gmo-labeling-bill-that-nullifies-vermonts-law

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