Genetically Engineered Foods and their Regulation: the Way Forward after Twenty Years of Adoption

This article reviews the US history and impact of Genetically Engineered (GE) crops over two decades, explains the federal oversight of GE crops and suggests improvements to federal oversight to ensure the safety of GE crops and greater consumer confidence in GE foods. The article also discusses public attitudes toward GE foods and the issues surrounding the labeling of those foods, including the law requiring mandatory disclosure signed by President Obama on 29 July 2016.

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