Why should states mandate that foods containing GE organisms be labeled?
A. The main reason states should mandate labeling is because consumers have a right to know what they are consuming when they purchase various food products. It is also a common sense approach to give consumers a choice when it comes to their food. Individuals with food allergies would be alerted to any ingredients in a product that may cause a severe reaction. Recently announced European Union regulations will mandate the labeling of products which contain GE organisms, including products exported from the U.S. It is logical to extend this protection to U.S. citizens.
