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requires them. Any such requirement would
inevitably lead many consumers to suspect that
In the abstract, it is hard to disagree with the
public officials, including scientists, believe that
claim that consumers "have a right to know."
something is wrong with GM foods -- and
But with respect to food, there are countless
perhaps that they pose a health risk.
facts that people might conceivably want to
know, and government doesn't require them to
Government typically requires labeling because
be placed on labels. Unless science can identify
it has identified such a risk (as in the case of
a legitimate concern about risks to health or the
tobacco) or in order to enable people to avoid or
environment, the argument for compulsory GM
minimize costs (as in the case of fuel-economy
labels rests on weak foundations.
labels).
(Cass R. Sunstein, the Robert Walmsley
A compulsory GM label would encourage
university professor at Harvard Law School, is a
consumers to think that GM foods should be
Bloomberg View columnist. He is the former
avoided. This concern is hardly speculative. In
administrator of the White House Office of
Europe, compulsory labels have lead many
Information and Regulatory Affairs, the co-
retailers, anticipating an adverse consumer
author of "Nudge" and author of "Simpler: The
reaction, not to include GM foods on their
Future of Government." The opinions expressed
shelves. In the U.S., the result could be
are his own.)
economic damage to producers and consumers
alike. And if consumers want to avoid GM
foods, they can already purchase foods labeled
"100 percent organic," which lack GM
ingredients.
Over a billion times a day, someone reaches for a PepsiCo product. For almost 50 years,
PepsiCo has been providing consumers with a wide variety of great tasting products that
nourish, hydrate and provide enjoyment in communities around the globe. Whether it is a
bowl of Quaker Oats and a glass of Tropicana for breakfast in the morning, or Gatorade
Energy Chews and a bottle of Aquafina after a run in the evening, PepsiCo's diverse
portfolio of products offers great value and great taste.
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Source: https://www.industrydocuments.ucsf.edu/docs/gjpj0226

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