Companies and Lobbyist for these companies claim that GMO foods are generally

safe for consumptions, citing its nutritional content and environmental amiability as a
bonus. GMO is genetically modified organisms, any organisms that has its genes
altered can be considered GMO (Jimenez & Pulos, 2016). This labeling includes
animals, foods, and pharmaceuticals.
1. The impact of labeling on of GM on producers and developers can be complex

and dependent on many factors. Which are not a good new for most part. The
labeling of "GM foods may pose a risk to producers" (Jimenez & Pulos, 2016)
1.1. first and for most, it will have its impact on consumer perception. This
will have an impact on their preference on foods that has a label on their
foods. Consumers will ask why it is labeled this way? Is it a sign of good
or evil? Especially toppled with the fact that GMO foods have never
been independently researched and companies are not willing to do so
will have consumers doubt the foods with GM labels. "GM food labeling
might lead to unjustified distrust of good food items, which could stymie further GM
Even though not enough
development and study" (Jimenez & Pulos, 2016)
evidence is presented to show they are any different than the foods that
are not engineered.
1.2. The other thing is producers will have a hard time exporting their
products or selling their products to consumers. Countries with stricter
rules will have stricter constraints in the GMO foods which will restrict
market share which lead to less money, which leads to less money to
employees which ultimately leads to less money to the economy.
1.3. The other impact can be on the Research and development of GMO
foods. If foods are not labeled with GM and consumers buys those food
without any fear, that money could be used for Research and
Development of a better and more environmental and human friendly
crops. Crops that are very nutritious and very environmentally amiable.

2. Labeling requirements for GM food products may influence funding and investment in GMO. If
the labeling creates public resentment or consumer resistance it will create a market challenge
for GM products. This will undoubtedly create reservations among funders and investors to
participate and support GM research.
 Another point is it could force the research to focus on non-GMO products. If the resistance is
great and consumer rebuke anything with the label GM, companies may be forced to come with
the solution that aren’t GMO.
3. It could be a huge platform for education and awareness. GM labeling can be a discussion topic
to discuss and talk about and inform consumers about what GMO foods mean because I doubt
not so many have a real understanding of GMO foods. GMO producing companies can present
their case why their foods is not to be feared and opponents of the GMO foods can present their
case why they are not foods to be trusted. Through discussions it will give the consumers a
better understanding of and a better decision-making knowledge about GMO foods.
It could also have an affect in prices. When we segregate foods of GM and non-GM labeled foods
on supermarket counters, the labeling requirements set by regulators will have additional costs
to the companies which will ultimately be put on the consumers. To pass as a non-GM or as GM
will have the requirements of going through series of tests, tests that are attached with costs.
Costs that will be added on the consumers.

In conclusion, the pros, and cons of labeling GMO foods as GM on the shelfs is very
evident. It is very significant that we look at both sides of the argument to decide for ourselves.
The proponents and opponents of the labeling and GMO foods in general bring up a good point
to sway consumers to their side. But as for me to settle this issue, I propose independent
research that is set for an elongated time rather than 90 days that we currently are witnessing.

Reference:

Jimenez, G. C., & Pulos, E. (2016). Good Corporation, Bad Corporation:

Corporate Social Responsibility in the Global Economy: 4. Genetically Modified

Organisms (GMOs). Open SUNY Textbooks. Retrieved from:

https://milnepublishing.geneseo.edu/good-corporation-bad-corporation/chapter/4-

genetically-modified-organisms-gmos/