In the theoretical part of the thesis, the concept of genetically modified organisms and the history of their origin and arrival on the world market are explained. GMO products, their advantages and risks related to their consumption and use are described. A SWOT analysis of the strengths, threats, weaknesses and opportunities of GMO products was made, and the known products in our environment that are actually genetically modified were listed. The presence of genetically modified products in Croatia was also mentioned. The impact of genetically modified organisms on human health and on agriculture and agricultural crops is explained. Companies that produce GMO seeds and products are listed and organic and GMO products are compared. The economic aspect of the GMO industry and the socially responsible business of companies engaged in the production of GMOs are described. The concept of corruption is associated with this industry, and it is explained by examples around the world and in Croatia. The anti-corruption measures used in Croatia are listed and the influence of corruption within the GMO industry on human health is explained. Furthermore, the legislative fight against corruption in the GMO industry is described. In the practical part of the work, a questionnaire was conducted on people's awareness of GMO products and their use, and the hypotheses set at the beginning of the work were confirmed. At the end, a critical review of the conducted research is given.