Fundamentality of Indonesia’s Economy Development: Emphasizing Responsibilities on Genetically Modified Products Consumption

Abstract

Genetically modified food's potential risks to human health create legal discussions on the producer’s responsibility. In the context of Indonesia's economic development, emphasizing the producer’s responsibility is vital in providing legal protection for genetically modified food products’ consumers. Hence, this research aims to identify the producers’ responsibility for genetically modified food products in Indonesia in relation to the development of the national economy. According to the result, the responsibility of genetically modified products food producers toward consumers’ losses has yet to fulfill the principle of justice. The main reason is the distinct economic position, where producers have broader power than consumers. Thus, the strict liability principle’s implementation will protect the position of genetically modified food product consumers to serve justice. Applying the strict liability principle to producers’ responsibility will foster a prudent attitude toward genetically modified food production. Moreover, this principle will maintain the quality of the products and contribute to Indonesia's economic development. This research uses normative and empirical juridical approaches.