Point IV

1. Products that contain genetically modified organisms should be labeled for any potential health risks associated with consumption of the product.


2. Products that contain genetically modified organisms should be labeled only so consumers know what is in their food, and also to allow the US to continue trading with countries that have these labeling regulations.


3. Products that contain genetically modified organisms should not be labeled, because there are minimal health risks, and it would be too expensive for the farmers and food companies to keep the GM crops separated from the organic crops.

The third perspective is the dominant, based on the current state of things. This is because there are no studies that have proven health risks associated with GM crops. Also, in transportation and distribution, it is easy for GM crops to be mixed with organic crops, and to keep them separated, or to test them for genetic modification would cost too much money and be a hassle.

The second perpective should be dominant, because consumers have the right to know what is in their food. Also, if Europe refuses to trade with the US because of their labeling regulations, the US could lose more money than it would for separation and testing.

This perspective can be enforced so that people will know whether their food is genetically modified or organic. By labeling the food, people will be able to decide if they want the food. If they see the label on the food, it may spark interest to see exactly what it means when their food is genetically modified. They will be able to research it, and therefore determine if they would rather have genetically modified food or organic food.