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Labeling and Traceability Systems for Genetically Modified Products: Analysis of Challenges and Implementation Strategies with Emphasis on Technical Feasibility and Global Experiences
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Farideh Ghavipanjeh *   , Behrouz Zarei , Javad Karimi |
| Associate Professor, Environment group, Materials and Energy Research Center |
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Nowadays, the use of genetically modified products has increased significantly, and the safe and responsible use of this technology requires adherence to biosafety principles. The establishment of effective labeling and traceability systems provides consumers with the right to choose. The results of a field study on tracing the level of genetic modification during the production process of genetically modified soybean oil, from seeds to the final product, show that tracing genetic modification in the final product (refined oil) is possible, although chemical and thermal processes greatly reduce the amount of detectable DNA. Nevertheless, studies show that a significant proportion of genetically modified products available on the market are not labeled. This article analytically examines the challenges and strategies associated with establishing these systems. In addition, the basic concepts are reviewed and international experiences are analyzed. The main innovation of this article lies in presenting a localized implementation framework for Iran based on a comparative analysis of the two dominant global regulatory approaches (the precautionary approach of the European Union and the innovation-oriented approach of the United States) and integrating these approaches with technically proven capabilities for tracing genetic modification in products. Finally, by comparing these two approaches, policy recommendations in this field are presented.
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| Keywords: Labeling, Traceability, Genetically Modified (GM) Products, Supply Chain Traceability System. |
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Type of Study: Review |
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Received: 2025/12/23 | Accepted: 2026/09/16
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