QWhy are Biotech companies spending so much money to stop GMO labeling? In 2007 President Obama clearly said as President he will make GMO labeling a priority because Americans have a right to know what's in their food. Why in the US where the largest amou

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Why are Biotech companies spending so much money to stop GMO labeling? In 2007 President Obama clearly said as President he will make GMO labeling a priority because Americans have a right to know what's in their food. Why in the US where the largest amount of GMO's are produced are Biotech companies and lobbyists against labeling. If it is so safe then label and allow people to decide whether to buy it or not. Even if people choose not to buy the products because of fear or lack of knowledge that is still their choice...not yours.

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Response from Community Manager, Moderator for GMOAnswers.com · Thursday, 12/05/2013 7:09 pm

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Cathleen Enright, executive director of the Council for Biotechnology Information, has answered a similar question. To review the response, click here.

 

You may also be interested in Professor Neal Van Alfen's assessment of Prop 37, available here.

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