GMO lies debunked: Food labeling will not significantly raise prices for consumers – study

This article describes how GMO labeling will affect the average consumer. GMO labeling will increase the cost of food… by approximately $2.30 per person per year. A range of impact was given: $0.32 to $15.01, with $2.30 being the median cost increase. Previous studies stating that food costs would increase by hundreds of dollars a year were funded by major food manufacturers and retails, those who will be negatively impacted by GMO labeling. 64 nations have already mandated GMO labeling, without any significant increase in food costs.

From this information, one can easily see that Californians were not justified in their decision not to pass legislative on GMO labeling. Public apprehension of increased food costs, apprehension stemming from the costly efforts of major corporations, has hindered our progress toward providing consumers with information to which they have a right.

States that have mandated GMO labeling are being sued by major corporations such as Monsanto and General Mills. The fact these companies are permitted to sue a state over something that should be public knowledge, knowledge that should be mandated by the government, is a disgrace to our society and the way we do business. As GMO labeling will not stop these companies from selling their products, and as many consumers will continue to purchase those products, there is no reason as to why the foods should not be labeled with adequate information on their origins.