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Regulating Genetically Modified Foods: Is Mandatory Labeling The Right Answer?, Gregory Conko
Regulating Genetically Modified Foods: Is Mandatory Labeling The Right Answer?, Gregory Conko
Richmond Journal of Law & Technology
Thank you. It’s a very common mistake to believe that consumers could only have a choice if the government requires mandatory labeling of genetically engineered food. My question back to you, Jean, is, exactly what kind of information do consumers get if all you do is label the product as “Genetically Engineered?” We can take this up later in the debate part of our panel discussion. I think the one thing that we can all agree on, however, is that the food label is a very important source of information to consumers.
Remarks On Genetically Modified Foods And International Regulation, Thomas N. Sleight
Remarks On Genetically Modified Foods And International Regulation, Thomas N. Sleight
Richmond Journal of Law & Technology
I’m going to speak on a slightly different perspective here. I guess the first question I have is how many farmers do we have in the audience? Val, I marked you down as an organic farmer here today, as I learned that today. I don’t think we have many, and I’m going to take a fantastic leap of judgment saying that the students that are here at the University of Richmond School of Law are not preparing for careers in agriculture. So, I’m going to come from a farmer’s point of view. I will jump back and forth between my …