What labelling policy for consumer choice?: The case of genetically modified food in Canada and Europe
Abstract. Faced with divergent opinions among consumers on the use of genetically modified (GM) foods, Canada has adopted a voluntary labelling approach for non‐GM foods, whereas the European Union has a mandatory labelling policy for GM foods. Interestingly, both labelling systems have resulted in...
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| author | Gruère, Guillaume P. Carter, Colin A. Farzin, Y. Hossein |
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| description | Abstract. Faced with divergent opinions among consumers on the use of genetically modified (GM) foods, Canada has adopted a voluntary labelling approach for non‐GM foods, whereas the European Union has a mandatory labelling policy for GM foods. Interestingly, both labelling systems have resulted in very little, if any, additional consumer choice. Using an analytical model, we show that the coexistence of GM and non‐GM products at the retail level depends on the labelling policy, consumer perceptions, and the type of product. Although voluntary labelling tends to favour the use of GM products, it is more likely to provide consumer choice. |
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| spelling | CGSpace1623842025-02-19T14:06:58Z What labelling policy for consumer choice?: The case of genetically modified food in Canada and Europe Gruère, Guillaume P. Carter, Colin A. Farzin, Y. Hossein genetically modified foods labelling consumers Abstract. Faced with divergent opinions among consumers on the use of genetically modified (GM) foods, Canada has adopted a voluntary labelling approach for non‐GM foods, whereas the European Union has a mandatory labelling policy for GM foods. Interestingly, both labelling systems have resulted in very little, if any, additional consumer choice. Using an analytical model, we show that the coexistence of GM and non‐GM products at the retail level depends on the labelling policy, consumer perceptions, and the type of product. Although voluntary labelling tends to favour the use of GM products, it is more likely to provide consumer choice. 2008-11 2024-11-21T10:02:43Z 2024-11-21T10:02:43Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/162384 en Limited Access Wiley Gruère, Guillaume P. P.; Carter, Colin A.; Farzin, Y. Hossein. 2008. What labelling policy for consumer choice? Canadian Journal of Economics/Revue canadienne d'économique Canadian Journal of Economics/Revue canadienne d'économique 41(4): 1472-1497 |
| spellingShingle | genetically modified foods labelling consumers Gruère, Guillaume P. Carter, Colin A. Farzin, Y. Hossein What labelling policy for consumer choice?: The case of genetically modified food in Canada and Europe |
| title | What labelling policy for consumer choice?: The case of genetically modified food in Canada and Europe |
| title_full | What labelling policy for consumer choice?: The case of genetically modified food in Canada and Europe |
| title_fullStr | What labelling policy for consumer choice?: The case of genetically modified food in Canada and Europe |
| title_full_unstemmed | What labelling policy for consumer choice?: The case of genetically modified food in Canada and Europe |
| title_short | What labelling policy for consumer choice?: The case of genetically modified food in Canada and Europe |
| title_sort | what labelling policy for consumer choice the case of genetically modified food in canada and europe |
| topic | genetically modified foods labelling consumers |
| url | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/162384 |
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