摘要：The effects of consumer perceptions on attitudes toward the United States Food
and Drug Administration (FDA)'s current labeling policy for GM foods are
examined. Results show that as beliefs regarding potential adverse effects of GM
crops on wildlife and the environment increase, consumers are less likely to
support the FDA's current labeling policy. The perceived safety of GM foods was
also found to be important. As consumers perceive GM foods to be safe (unsafe),
they are more (less) likely to support the current policy. However, concerns
regarding potential environmental damage of GM crops are more important relative
to beliefs regarding the potential for negative long-term health effects.
