The Food and Drug Administration already had adequate safeguards and provisions regarding food labeling. If the nutritional quality is changed, or if allergens are present, consumers need to know so they can make appropriate decisions relative to the use of that product. The FDA provides a high level of consumer confidence. We all want safe food. Additional FDA labeling requirements would just add costs to consumers and appear unlikely to provide any additional food safety benefit.
Communication is the key to biotech foods' acceptance.
Once people understand the benefits of the technology, they should embrace it just as they have bioengineered medicines. But, if we are to realize this potential, it is important that the public be comfortable with the processes that are in place to assure the safety and quality of the products they consume. We feel that the system has worked well to date. It has allowed producers access to the products and benefits of the technology, and it has also protected the health and well being of consumers. It is important that the general public be equally comfortable with the system.