The flip side is that for this topic in particular, paradoxically there of ten is a lack of suitable information. Much of the technology has been developed with private rather than public funding. This represents a great paradigm shift and conundrum in scientific circles. How can or should commercial interests be protected, while at the same time public interests be fully informed. Dr. Winston concluded that there is absolutely NO reason for this information to be kept confidential.
Full disclosure lies at the heart of the labeling debate.
The Campaign to Label Genetically Engineered Foods seeks to take the mystery out of the food supply by one simple step, labeling genetically-modified foods. Visiting the Campaign's web site reveals another potential of the World Wide Web, taking action using electronic technology. For example, one can sign an electronic petition that foods containing GMOs be labeled as such, write letters to congress, government agencies, grocery stores and food manufacturers, and send electronic mail to the media asking them to cover GMOs. According to the campaign, two-thirds of all foods on supermarket shelves are genetically engineered. Industry and governmental response to labeling is that this is deemed unnecessary because U.S. consumers have faith in their food safety system and GMO food is basically no different than other food eaten by the general population.