Food Produced with New Biotechnology: Can Labeling Be Anti-Consumer?

To serve the consumer best, regulation should limit genuine risks when they are identified and provide information to support informed choice when it is needed to ensure personal safety. However, mandatory labeling of all biotech foods serves neither purpose. In contrast, there is a real risk that regulatory intervention could erode public confidence, reduce the competitiveness of biotech products, and discourage private investment in product innovation.