Acknowledgments | p. vii |
Introduction and Background | p. 1 |
Introduction | p. 3 |
Background on GM Foods | p. 6 |
Biotechnology Techniques | p. 6 |
GM Crops and Foods | p. 7 |
Risks of GM Crops and Foods | p. 9 |
GM Labeling Laws and Regulations | p. 12 |
Status and History of Mandatory GM Labeling Requirements | p. 12 |
Key Design Issues and Differences in National Labeling Laws | p. 19 |
International Law Fora | p. 20 |
Critique of the Arguments for Mandatory GM Labeling | p. 25 |
The "Right to Know" | p. 27 |
Consumer Choice | p. 32 |
Public Opinion | p. 37 |
Tracking and Surveillance Applications | p. 44 |
Health Monitoring and Product Surveillance | p. 44 |
Cultural and Religious Dietary Restrictions | p. 47 |
Arguments against Mandatory GM Labeling | p. 51 |
Costs and Burdens of Mandatory GM Labeling | p. 53 |
Costs of Testing and Segregation | p. 53 |
Market Distortions | p. 56 |
Shipping Disruption Incidents | p. 58 |
Consumer Confusion and Loss of Benefits | p. 60 |
A Voluntary Labeling Alternative | p. 62 |
Conclusion | p. 66 |
Animal Cloning: The Latest Skirmish | p. 68 |
National GM Labeling Laws and Policies | p. 71 |
Notes | p. 72 |
About the Authors | p. 95 |
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