In the last few decades, opinion polls which have been carried out in United States and around the globe on the use of Genetically Engineered Food (GEF) indicate the rate at which people are very worried about GEF. According to Bereano (20011, pg. 279) we have different cultural and religion background which most occasions used to determine the kind of food we eat. There are a good number of people who are vegetarians who are required to know what they eat, whether it contains meat contents. Muslins and Hindus too do not eat pork or any kind of food which has pork has one of the ingredients. Most importantly, the opinion poll has showed that many consumers do not trust GEF and therefore they need to be labeled in the market to give consumers a choice whether to buy GEF or other food.
¶ … United States and around the globe on the use of Genetically Engineered Food (GEF) indicate the rate at which people are very worried about GEF. According to Bereano (20011, pg. 279) we have different cultural and religion background which most occasions used to determine the kind of food we eat. There are a good number of people who are vegetarians who are required to know what they eat, whether it contains meat contents. Muslins and Hindus too do not eat pork or any kind of food which has pork has one of the ingredients. Most importantly, the opinion poll has showed that many consumers do not trust GEF and therefore they need to be labeled in the market to give consumers a choice whether to buy GEF or other food.
However, an attempt by the government to stop the labeling of genetically engineered food (GEF) is like taking away the right of consumers to make a choice and speak. As stated by Bereano (2011, pg. 276) in general genetically engineered food are meant to benefit corporate and not consumers. In this case, a number of people who have an allergy against certain products must exercise their rights to know what they eat. Again, under the food and drugs administration rules, the agency has no power to access industry data which can allow them to understand the kind of GEF unless the company itself offers to forward these data to the agency.
The industrial argument of the United States government that genetically engineered food is much equal with natural food is ill advised. This argument does not take in consideration the process and circumstances under which the two products are produced. When you look at our food staffs on shelves around our shopping malls, you will realize that there is certain label which shows whether a particular food is organic or nonorganic. The Genetically Engineered Food (GEF) should be labeled to provide consumers with a choice on what to buy.
Labeled Genetically Engineered Food
Bereano (2011, pg. 286) noted whether labeling Genetically Engineered Food (GEF) is mandatory or volunteer, it's very controversial and under section 403 of FD&A act which requires all the food to be labeled before it's taken to the market. All the food whether natural or GEF, should be labeled before they are put on our shelves. This to protect the consumer and allow them to understand the kind of food stuff they buy from malls because I believe it's the right of consumers to know what they eat. As highlighted by Bereano (2011, pg. 286) the loophole which exist in the FDA rules. The FDA rules does not require the food stuff to labeled whether GEF or natural. However, I believe this rules and regulation can be changed through the Congress or president veto.
Secondly, I agree with Bereano on the point that if the GEF cannot be labeled then it is prudent to indicate on the food stuff whether certain contains ingredient which can cause an allergy or has allergy, so that consumers can be easily guarded. Again, it would be safe to indicate whether particular food has certain ingredients which mainly seen by certain culture or religion as unsuitable for consumption. For example if certain food has pork as an ingredient it should be clearly indicated.
Since consumers need to know what they eat and the general public at large, carrying out public relations or publicity on the GEF is needed in our society. This will definitely help the public or consumers to make an informed decision when purchasing food stuff. However, the government should take more initiative to advice consumers on the GEF so that the country does not face any calamities that might arise because of GEF.
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