The Unknowns and Possible Implications of Mandatory Labeling

Brandon R McFadden

doi:10.1016/j.tibtech.2016.09.009

The Unknowns and Possible Implications of Mandatory Labeling

Trends Biotechnol. 2017 Jan;35(1):1-3. doi: 10.1016/j.tibtech.2016.09.009. Epub 2016 Oct 25.

Author

Brandon R McFadden¹

Affiliation

¹ Department of Food and Resource Economics, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA. Electronic address: brandon.mcfadden@ufl.edu.

PMID: 27793352
DOI: 10.1016/j.tibtech.2016.09.009

Abstract

The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard requires a mandatory label for genetically modified (GM) food. Currently, some aspects of the bill are unknown, including what constitutes a food to be considered GM. The costs associated with this legislation will depend on how actors in the food value chain respond.

Keywords: GM foods; food value chain; mandatory labeling.

MeSH terms

Consumer Product Safety / legislation & jurisprudence*
Consumer Product Safety / standards
Food Labeling / legislation & jurisprudence*
Food Labeling / standards
Food, Genetically Modified / standards
Government Regulation*
Public Opinion*
United States
United States Food and Drug Administration*