Not all nations, however, feel the same sentiment. Other countries have hesitated to allow genetically modified food to be imported. European Union nations have added an amendment that effectively bans all GM food. The Supreme Court of India recently prohibited GM cotton until further information regarding its safety has been acquired. Australian and New Zealand health ministers have also recommended that GM foods be properly labeled. Here is a look at what a few other nations have decided, and thair stance on the labeling issue:

THE NETHERLANDS

Foods derived from genetically modified organisms should always be labeled. It is important to give the consumer the opportunity to make informed choices.

THE UNITED KINGDOM

The UK agrees completely with the Netherlands

NORWAY

Norway is especially concerned with the ethical and environmental effects of GM food. Thus, they too agree that food must be labeled.

JAPAN

Japans own consumers expressed an interest in GM foods and stressed that they are in support of proper labeling. The country is working internally to formulate a policy.

CANADA

Supports labeling based on health and safety issues.

SWEDEN

Argues that the only way to gain the confidence of consumers is to label GM foods as such.