Studies Show GE Labels Won’t Drive Up Food Costs
Despite the food industry’s scare tactics, there is ample evidence that requiring genetically engineered food to be labeled would come at little or no cost to consumers. But that doesn’t stop food and biotechnology companies that oppose labeling from using fear of cost increases to try to stampede voters into rejecting labeling initiatives. (Never mind that GE labels are already used in 64 countries, where food – not so shockingly – is still affordable.)
As efforts to require GE labeling continue to build momentum in states across the country and on Capitol Hill, it’s important to get the facts straight.
Here’s a rundown of studies that have analyzed the costs associated with GE labeling and shown how minimal they truly are: