Labeling of rDNA biotechnology-derived foods

This section begins with an overview of the United States food labeling requirements directly relevant to the labeling of recombinant DNA biotechnology-derived foods, including constitutional limitations on the government's authority to regulate food labeling and specific case studies relevant to labeling rDNA biotechnology-derived foods. Next, the report discusses labeling policies for rDNA biotechnology-derived foods in the U.S. and internationally and the impact of labeling distinctions on food product distribution systems. Finally, consumer perceptions of various label statements are discussed.