Comments on: Labeling GM foods: if the U.K. can do it, we can too! http://www.foodpolitics.com/2009/08/labeling-gm-foods-if-the-u-k-can-do-it-we-can-too/ Sat, 11 Feb 2012 22:07:26 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Looking for the truth « Anastasia Bodnar http://www.foodpolitics.com/2009/08/labeling-gm-foods-if-the-u-k-can-do-it-we-can-too/comment-page-1/#comment-112831 Looking for the truth « Anastasia Bodnar Tue, 30 Aug 2011 03:00:25 +0000 http://www.foodpolitics.com/?p=1501#comment-112831 [...] for “GM labeling as an issue of consumer choice, not of science” in the comments of her post Labeling GM foods: if the U.K. can do it, we can too! This is a legitimate standpoint. After all, we have special food considerations for certain [...] [...] for “GM labeling as an issue of consumer choice, not of science” in the comments of her post Labeling GM foods: if the U.K. can do it, we can too! This is a legitimate standpoint. After all, we have special food considerations for certain [...]

]]> By: What’s in a label? « Anastasia Bodnar http://www.foodpolitics.com/2009/08/labeling-gm-foods-if-the-u-k-can-do-it-we-can-too/comment-page-1/#comment-112794 What’s in a label? « Anastasia Bodnar Mon, 29 Aug 2011 23:20:08 +0000 http://www.foodpolitics.com/?p=1501#comment-112794 [...] Nestle’s post Labeling GM foods: if the U.K. can do it, we can too! has been passed around the internet many times in the past few days by opponents of biotechnology. [...] [...] Nestle’s post Labeling GM foods: if the U.K. can do it, we can too! has been passed around the internet many times in the past few days by opponents of biotechnology. [...]

]]> By: How to be Mindful When a Republican Tries to Ban Your Medicine: Labeling Laws, Endangered Edibles, and Your Mind | Wordtender http://www.foodpolitics.com/2009/08/labeling-gm-foods-if-the-u-k-can-do-it-we-can-too/comment-page-1/#comment-59801 How to be Mindful When a Republican Tries to Ban Your Medicine: Labeling Laws, Endangered Edibles, and Your Mind | Wordtender Mon, 07 Mar 2011 03:55:42 +0000 http://www.foodpolitics.com/?p=1501#comment-59801 [...] Nobody mentioned the epidemic of childhood obesity and diabetes caused by such products—and their child-geared marketing.  Acree condemned MMJ’s marketing—but never mentioned the pharmaceutical industry’s prime-time lullabies.  She criticized loose labeling laws, ignoring the genetically-modified foods that anonymously dominate supermarket shelves (despite years of public outcry for labeling laws).  [...] [...] Nobody mentioned the epidemic of childhood obesity and diabetes caused by such products—and their child-geared marketing.  Acree condemned MMJ’s marketing—but never mentioned the pharmaceutical industry’s prime-time lullabies.  She criticized loose labeling laws, ignoring the genetically-modified foods that anonymously dominate supermarket shelves (despite years of public outcry for labeling laws).  [...]

]]> By: Genetically Modified Foods in Supermarkets: How Many? « My logic of truth http://www.foodpolitics.com/2009/08/labeling-gm-foods-if-the-u-k-can-do-it-we-can-too/comment-page-1/#comment-41850 Genetically Modified Foods in Supermarkets: How Many? « My logic of truth Tue, 28 Sep 2010 04:33:38 +0000 http://www.foodpolitics.com/?p=1501#comment-41850 [...] I explained a year ago, the U.K. requires labeling of GM ingredients, and companies making products with GM ingredients do so. We could do this too, [...] [...] I explained a year ago, the U.K. requires labeling of GM ingredients, and companies making products with GM ingredients do so. We could do this too, [...]

]]> By: Genetic Maize » Looking for the truth http://www.foodpolitics.com/2009/08/labeling-gm-foods-if-the-u-k-can-do-it-we-can-too/comment-page-1/#comment-40470 Genetic Maize » Looking for the truth Thu, 26 Aug 2010 05:31:18 +0000 http://www.foodpolitics.com/?p=1501#comment-40470 [...] for “GM labeling as an issue of consumer choice, not of science” in the comments of her post Labeling GM foods: if the U.K. can do it, we can too! This is a legitimate standpoint. After all, we have special food considerations for certain [...] [...] for “GM labeling as an issue of consumer choice, not of science” in the comments of her post Labeling GM foods: if the U.K. can do it, we can too! This is a legitimate standpoint. After all, we have special food considerations for certain [...]

]]> By: Genetic Maize » What's in a label? http://www.foodpolitics.com/2009/08/labeling-gm-foods-if-the-u-k-can-do-it-we-can-too/comment-page-1/#comment-37071 Genetic Maize » What's in a label? Fri, 30 Apr 2010 06:57:06 +0000 http://www.foodpolitics.com/?p=1501#comment-37071 [...] 21 2009 What's in a label? By Anastasia Marion Nestle’s post Labeling GM foods: if the U.K. can do it, we can too! has been passed around the internet many times in the past few days by opponents of biotechnology. [...] [...] 21 2009 What's in a label? By Anastasia Marion Nestle’s post Labeling GM foods: if the U.K. can do it, we can too! has been passed around the internet many times in the past few days by opponents of biotechnology. [...]

]]> By: Biofortified » Looking for the truth http://www.foodpolitics.com/2009/08/labeling-gm-foods-if-the-u-k-can-do-it-we-can-too/comment-page-1/#comment-37069 Biofortified » Looking for the truth Fri, 30 Apr 2010 06:06:52 +0000 http://www.foodpolitics.com/?p=1501#comment-37069 [...] for “GM labeling as an issue of consumer choice, not of science” in the comments of her post Labeling GM foods: if the U.K. can do it, we can too! This is a legitimate standpoint. After all, we have special food considerations for certain [...] [...] for “GM labeling as an issue of consumer choice, not of science” in the comments of her post Labeling GM foods: if the U.K. can do it, we can too! This is a legitimate standpoint. After all, we have special food considerations for certain [...]

]]> By: Jim http://www.foodpolitics.com/2009/08/labeling-gm-foods-if-the-u-k-can-do-it-we-can-too/comment-page-1/#comment-31758 Jim Fri, 04 Sep 2009 20:52:05 +0000 http://www.foodpolitics.com/?p=1501#comment-31758 If there is nothing wrong with the GE foods, than there shouldnt be any problem with foods being labeled as such. The US government wouldnt out any money, they pass a law and thats that. Pro GMO people continue to say there is no scientific evidence that GMO foods are harmful, and there really arent any long term studies that say it is safe. SInce it is so safe, label the foods GMO and be done with it, end of argument. Consumers win, all consumers win. If there is nothing wrong with the GE foods, than there shouldnt be any problem with foods being labeled as such. The US government wouldnt out any money, they pass a law and thats that.

Pro GMO people continue to say there is no scientific evidence that GMO foods are harmful, and there really arent any long term studies that say it is safe.

SInce it is so safe, label the foods GMO and be done with it, end of argument. Consumers win, all consumers win.

]]> By: Caitlin - Roaming Tales http://www.foodpolitics.com/2009/08/labeling-gm-foods-if-the-u-k-can-do-it-we-can-too/comment-page-1/#comment-31111 Caitlin - Roaming Tales Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:12:51 +0000 http://www.foodpolitics.com/?p=1501#comment-31111 @Mary There is actually scientific credibility to the fact that the end result is different, though that's only part of the picture. If the corn is genetically different, then it makes sense that the oil derived from that corn will also be genetically different. From my understanding as lay person, that is below the molecular level. However, that's only part of the argument. I believe consumers have a right to know about the process not just the end result. There are many other reasons why people might choose to avoid GM. To name just a few: - Concern over the patenting of seeds and the tactics used to enforce those patents. - Concern over overuse of pesticides (many GM varieties are designed to be pesticide (esp herbicide) resistant). - Concern over the seeds escaping and contaminating nearby the fields of other farmers (who may then be sued for patent infringement or in some cases, lose their organic certification). - Concern over the seeds escaping into the wild. You may not agree with these concerns but I think consumers have a right to know and to make up their own minds. The precedent in law already exists. A factory in China and a factory in California may be able to produce an identical t-shirt, but one will be labeled 'Made in China' and the other 'Made in the USA'. Why? It's not because the t-shirt is different. It's because consumers have a right to know about the process as well. @Mary There is actually scientific credibility to the fact that the end result is different, though that’s only part of the picture. If the corn is genetically different, then it makes sense that the oil derived from that corn will also be genetically different. From my understanding as lay person, that is below the molecular level.

However, that’s only part of the argument. I believe consumers have a right to know about the process not just the end result. There are many other reasons why people might choose to avoid GM. To name just a few:
- Concern over the patenting of seeds and the tactics used to enforce those patents.
- Concern over overuse of pesticides (many GM varieties are designed to be pesticide (esp herbicide) resistant).
- Concern over the seeds escaping and contaminating nearby the fields of other farmers (who may then be sued for patent infringement or in some cases, lose their organic certification).
- Concern over the seeds escaping into the wild.
You may not agree with these concerns but I think consumers have a right to know and to make up their own minds.

The precedent in law already exists. A factory in China and a factory in California may be able to produce an identical t-shirt, but one will be labeled ‘Made in China’ and the other ‘Made in the USA’. Why? It’s not because the t-shirt is different. It’s because consumers have a right to know about the process as well.

]]> By: Best of the Web – The Gooseberry Fool: Foodie links for 24 August | Roaming Tales http://www.foodpolitics.com/2009/08/labeling-gm-foods-if-the-u-k-can-do-it-we-can-too/comment-page-1/#comment-30851 Best of the Web – The Gooseberry Fool: Foodie links for 24 August | Roaming Tales Mon, 24 Aug 2009 18:50:57 +0000 http://www.foodpolitics.com/?p=1501#comment-30851 [...] GM food. Nutritionist Marion Nestle calls on the US to follow the UK’s lead and enforce labelling of GM food. [...] [...] GM food. Nutritionist Marion Nestle calls on the US to follow the UK’s lead and enforce labelling of GM food. [...]

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