Article Title：Labeling products of biotechnology: Towards communication and consent
Abstract：
Recently, both consumers and producers of biotechnology products have insisted that communication between the two be improved. The former demand more democratic participation in the risk assessment process of biotechnology products. The latter seek to correct misinformation regarding alleged risks from these products. One way to resolve these concerns, I argue, is through the use of biotechnology labels. Such labeling fosters consumer autonomy and moves toward more participatory decision making, in addition to ensuring that informed consent from consumers is maintained. Furthermore, although voluntary biotech-free labeling in lieu of biotech labels may uphold consumer sovereignty, the latter remains a more effective strategy for achieving ethical communication between consumers and producers of biotechnology products.
Keywords: biotechnology; consumer sovereignty; genetic engineering; informed consent; product labeling; risk communication
DOI: 10.1023/A:1009551131536
Source：JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL & ENVIRONMENTAL ETHICS
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