GMO labeling
Modified food disclosure
GMO labeling is the practice of marking food products to indicate they contain genetically modified organisms.
Proponents argue consumers have a right to know what's in their food; opponents call it unnecessary fear-mongering since GMOs are deemed safe by scientific consensus.
The state passed a GMO labeling law requiring disclosure on packaged foods.
The debate centers on transparency versus stigmatization of biotechnology.
- MonsantoAgricultural biotechnology corporation
- foodConsumable nourishment source
- product packagingContainer for retail items
- transparencyState of being see-through
- right to knowLegal access to information
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