Graphic Evidence | GMO-Free USA Compilation of Support for Labeling




























SUPPORT FOR LABELING LAWS CONTINUES
TO GROW








This
chart lists the 35 top national and international public health organizations
that endorse the call for labeling of GMO foods. It includes such stalwart
organizations the American Nurses Association, the Washington State Nurses
Association, the American Public Heath Association, and the World Health
Organization.


















According
to the designers of this chart, GMO Free USA:





Though the debates continue, experts agree
that there is no consensus on the safety of GMOs. Organizations aligned with
the agrichemical/ biotech industry often mislead the public with claims of
safety when, in fact, the safety of GMOs are fully inconclusive. Agrichemical/biotech
proponents say that the WHO (World Health Organization) position is that GMO
foods are safe, but the truth is that their most recent report says GMOs have
NOT been proven safe. Here are 39 other health related organizations from
around the world and their statements, in agreement with the WHO report.





Here
is the link: GMO Free USA – for detailed statements in support of labeling
released by each one of these 35 top organizations. 





The
GMO Free USA project website is also currently one of the very best user-friendly
sites providing a comprehensive one-stop resource for an introduction to the critical scientific literature on GMO food safety and biosafety, which  includes the often overlooked social impact and community impact studies. 





This
compilation is a sample of the scientific references including over 1200
studies, surveys, and analyses that suggest various adverse impacts and
potential adverse impacts of genetically engineered (GE/GMO) crops, foods and
related pesticides.  This list contains references regarding health
impacts, environmental impacts, including impact of non-target organisms
(NTOs), resistance of target organisms, genetic drift and drift of pesticides,
horizontal gene transfer, unintended effects, as well as references regarding
yields, social impact, ethics, economics and regulations.  In most cases,
links are provided to the abstracts for the references.





LINK
TO: Compilation of GMO
scientific risk assessment studies.




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