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Are gmos easier to grow than regular food?
There is no known information that indicates GMOs are easier to grown than non-GMOs.
How GMOs improve food production?
There is no evidence that GMOs have improved food production.
Should foods containing GMOs be labelled?
Yes, but only some times some times they could be harmful
Do the Consumer Protection Laws protect consumers from being forced to accept GMOs?
No, they do not. There are no laws that protect consumers if they do not want to eat GMOs. The consumers' only choice if they wish to avoid eating GMOs is to stop eating lots of foods that may contain GMOs.
How can GMOs affect allergies in people or animals?
GMOs (genetically modified food) may create allergies.
Do scientists know the long lasting effects of GMOs?
No one knows the long lasting effects of GMOs, though some say people have been eating them since 1996 and that is evidence that there are no long lasting negative effects of GMOs. Since long term studies on rats that showed serious effects of GMO consumption have been discredited, and GMO foods are not labeled, it is hard to determine what the long lasting effects of GMOs are. There is evidence, though it is not accepted as valid by some, that people who are put on a non GMO diet have improved health.
What is the group of people that hate GMOs called?
People don't hate GMOs. Those who oppose GMOs being used commercially at this point in their development are called anti-GMOers and fearmongers, among other names.
Four examples of genetic engineering?
Genetic engineering can be done with animals, produce and bacteria. Organisms that undergo genetic engineering are called genetically modified organisms. Some of the earliest GMOs were bacteria and mice. Food products, glofish and zebra fish are some of the more recent GMOs.
Would animal products that may have consumed GMOs be required to have a label?
No, they would not be required to be labeled. No foods that contain GMOs are required to be labeled as such.
Do GMOs cause cancer?
It is not conclusively known if GMOs do or do not cause cancer.To this date, February 8, 2014, there is no known evidence that GMOs cause cancer. There is some anecdotal evidence that eating GMOs may cause other health issues, such as allergies and problems to the digestive tract.
When did food labeling began?
Regulation of food began as early as the 1800s and food labeling regulation arose out of that. Recently, requiring GMOs to be labeled has been a major debate, mostly between consumers and companies who produce GMOs, food companies, and grocers. To this date, GMO ingredients are not required to be listed on food labels.
Are there health concerns to people with the use of GMOs true or false?
There are definitely concerns; how valid these concerns are is a matter of some debate.
