Hasn’t the FDA said that genetically engineered food is safe?
In 1992, the US Food and Drug Administration published a policy statement on genetically engineered foods, which stated that it “is not aware of any information showing that foods derived by these new methods differ from other foods in any meaningful or uniform way.” It determined, therefore, that most of the foods produced by genetic engineering should be regarded and regulated as if they were foods produced by traditional methods. This means that, except in certain cases, such as when there are major changes in nutrient composition or incorporation of specific proteins known to cause allergic reactions, genetically engineered foods in the US do not require a pre-market approval process, public notification, or labeling. The industry decides when and whether to consult with the FDA, and it is they who conduct safety tests for their own products, notifying the FDA only if they suspect a problem. Thus it is the very companies who stand to profit who decide whether or not these products
