GM foods currently available on the international market have passed safety assessments and are not likely to present risks for human health. In addition, no effects on human health have been shown as a result of the consumption of such foods by the general population in the countries where they have been approved.

Who decides if GMOs are safe?

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) ensure that GMOs are safe for human, plant, and animal health. These agencies also monitor the impact of GMOs on the environment.

How are GMOs tested for safety?

GM foods are tested in a variety of ways for their potential to cause allergies, including a gastric acid simulation to see how easily the novel food would be digested by humans.