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GM Labeling
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The Daily Intake
Future of Federal GMO Food Disclosure Rules in Limbo
Funding issues could delay the implementation of new federal GMO food disclosure rules (subscription to Food Chemical News required) As previously discussed on this blog, a new federal law requiring labeling…
The Daily Intake
USDA Publishes Proposed Rule to Revamp Its Biotechnology Regulations
For decades, the United States government has regulated genetically modified organisms (GMOs) under a regulatory framework called the “Coordinated Framework for the Regulation of Biotechnology” (Coordinated Framework). The Coordinated Framework…
Product Liability & Mass Torts Blog
Federal GMO Disclosure Law Creates Uniform Standards for Food Manufacturers & Provides Options for Disclosure
This summer President Obama signed a new federal law requiring food manufacturers to disclose information regarding genetically modified organisms (GMO). The new law is different from the 2015 proposed GMO legislation…
Food Safety News
Three new GMO spuds earn permission from USDA
By Coral Beach
Two companies have green lights from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for their non-browning potato varieties that have had their genes altered. Calyxt, a company based in New Brighton, MN,…
The Daily Intake
GMO Labeling Law Update: USDA Appears to Drop Consumer Use Study
Responding to industry complaints, USDA appears to have dropped GMO consumer use study. As previously discussed on this blog, on July 29, President Obama signed S. 764 into law, establishing a…
Food Safety News
Arctic Fuji apple gains approval despite anti-GMO opposition
By Coral Beach
A third genetically modified apple variety, the Arctic Fuji, has gained U.S. approval and the grower responsible for it plans next to seek approval for genetically modified Arctic Gala apples.…
The Daily Intake
USDA Issues RFI to Support Development of New GMO Labeling Law
USDA has issued a request for information (RFI) to inform the design of studies intended to assist the Agency with developing mandatory disclosure requirements for bioengineered foods. As previously discussed…
Food Safety News
The new GMO labeling law: A matter of perspective
By Richard Fama
On July 29, President Barack Obama signed a bill amending the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to require the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a national disclosure standard for bioengineered…
The Daily Intake
GMA and Vermont Agree to Drop GMO Lawsuit
The food industry, led by the Grocery Manufacturers of America (GMA), and Vermont have agreed to dismiss a federal lawsuit that challenged a state law requiring the labeling of certain…
The Daily Intake
USDA Issues Guidance Greenlighting “Non-GMO” Claims
On the heels of the recently enacted federal GMO labeling law, USDA has released guidance for labeling meat, poultry and egg products as “Non-GMO”. “Non-GMO” claims — i.e., claims advertising…