The commercial sale of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) was first introduced in 1994 and from that point on society has been engaged in a non-stop debate about food safety genetically modified. GMOs consume about 70% of the produce in your local grocery store (Cite). This means that the better part of 70% of food has been genetically altered and engineered with DNA from bacteria, viruses and other plants (cite). Opponents argue that GMOs pose health risks, negative impacts on the environment, victimize farmers and corrupt politics. GMO advocates argue that GMOs prevent herbicides and pesticides, can be a simple solution to world hunger, and are safe for individual consumption (quote). Despite the assumptions of the debate for and against genetically modified foods, GMOs have been scientifically linked to chronic diseases and environmental damage (quote). There is currently no regulation of genetically modified organisms, and the US Food and Drug Agency has deemed GMOs as "safe" and "natural" as conventional foods, thus deeming regulation of these fields unnecessary. GMOs have a negative impact on our environment and pose a risk to people's health. It is important to inform people about the potential danger of GMOs and initiate reforms and regulations. The government must implement GMO labeling and enforce education programs that inform the public about what they consume and give them an informed choice to consume it. Current Reform The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) currently considers it “safe,” meaning the food and pharmaceutical industry is not required to conduct safety studies that could cause long-term chronic disease. The FDA currently views GMOs as “substantially equivalent…to adopting a GMO reform in which the consumer has freedom between conventional and GMO foods. Now, just as states have adopted gay marriage, large states like California and New York must adopt GMO labeling laws so that other states will follow suit State GMO labeling laws and currently Maine and Connecticut have passed labeling, but their laws won't go into effect unless neighboring states also pass legislation on labeling foods they're digesting, thus informing children of the future about the risks of genetically modified foods and advocating that organic foods are better. By applying educational programs at younger levels, they too have the opportunity to make an informed decision and influence their diet.