Summary : Conclusion: The issue of labeling GM foods is a complex issue that has yet to be resolved. What is clear, however, is that some kind of labeling policy will be adopted by most countries. Right now, the decision to label GM products is not so much related to the actual safety of the product, but rather to the "fear" alluded to such products. The presence of a GM label should not imply that the product is less safe or is significantly different since all GM foods have to meet safety standards before being approved for sale. The only way to develop and maintain a labeling system that is truthful , not misleading, and verifiable is to ensure it is based on objective criteria, such as the actual composition of the food, and not on the method of manufacture.