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There is no requirement in either the US or the UK for GM foods to be labelled as such.
The US government regards GM crops as being substantially equivalent to conventional crops, and therefore not requiring any special testing. There is no US law requiring any. GM foods are classed as 'Generally Recognised As Safe', along with such foods as salt and pepper.
Far from protecting us, some politicians seem intent on bringing in more GM crops, as described in the following link.
Europe's secret plan to boost GM crop production
And in the case of the US, look whom President Obama has appointed as the US food czar. See
You're Appointing Who? Please Obama, Say It's Not So!
The principle of 'substantial equivalence' is discussed here.
What can we do to protect ourselves from the dangers of GM foods?
The real reason that genetically modified foods are dangerous
It's not what most people think.
What evidence is there that GM foods are actually harmful?
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