The United States and Europe may be on a collision course over the regulation of genetically modified food, according to government policy advisors speaking at the aptly titled policy dialogue, "Are the U.S. and Europe Heading for a Food Fight over Genetically Modified Food?"
"Both the U.S. and European Union (EU) governments have the same goal regarding food policy: ensuring food and environmental safety," said Michael Rodemeyer, executive director of the Pew Initiative on Food and Biotechnology, which sponsored the Washington, D.C., event. "However, each government has embarked on a disparate approach to the issue, reflecting different experiences, political philosophies and cultures. As a result, it may be hard to avoid a major 'food fight' over agricultural biotechnology commodities."