Sentences with phrase «mandatory labeling»

The report comes as public health and environmental advocates continue to push for mandatory labeling of genetically modified food.

Despite the ongoing mandatory labeling saga between the government and big food companies, this new initiative could be seen as a move in the right direction.

Sadly, for various reasons, mandatory labeling efforts have not succeeded.

And, they publicly fight for mandatory labeling of GMO products, which is a personal issue for me.

The natural products industry, along with many concerned consumers and others, have long pressed for and supported efforts to require mandatory labeling of foods containing GMOs.

«OTA's leadership betrayed the more than 90 percent of Americans who support mandatory labeling of GMOs by working behind the scenes with federal lawmakers to craft a federal law that ensures food corporations will never have to reveal, in plain English on product labels, the GMO ingredients in their products,» Ronnie Cummins, international director of the Organic Consumers Association, said in a statement.

So when Malaysia introduced mandatory labelling laws for GM foods, researchers at University Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) began to study whether such laws were justified, using scientific, legal and policy documents in North America, the European Union and Asia.

With mandatory labeling of GMO ingredients coming in years ahead, more attention will be drawn to them.

Allergens present due to agricultural co-mingling do not fall under the requirements for mandatory labelling in the ANZ Food Standards Code.

In that spirit, the recent editorial from the Scientific American board of editors opposing mandatory labeling of GMO foods was disappointing because it was, in my view, another missed opportunity to start laying down some much clearer lines of demarcation.

(WASHINGTON, D.C.)-- The Grocery Manufacturers Association issued the following statement from Pamela G. Bailey, president and CEO, in response to the FDA decision to deny a petition seeking mandatory labeling of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in food products.

Even though Californians voted against mandatory labelling of genetically modified foods (17 November, p 28), it is worth considering the...

Maine wants to ban its residents on food stamps from buying soda and sweets, San Francisco approved health warnings on ads for sugary drinks, and the government and big food companies are still going back - and - forth on mandatory labeling.

The Mellman Group, a research company, found that 89 % of Americans favor mandatory labels for food products that contain GMOs.

Vermont has just announced the state will introduce mandatory labelling of GM foods.

The legislation (S. 764), would block states from issuing mandatory labeling laws and require food manufacturers to use one of three different labels to inform consumers of the presence of GMOs in products.

In that context, the team says Malaysia's mandatory labelling legislation for GMOs is justified.

This despite the 2003 Decima poll showing 88 per cent of Canadians surveyed wanted mandatory labelling.

Some may see the SmartLabel initiative as big food companies» way of deterring mandatory labeling, but more importantly this can be seen as a big step forward when it comes to greater transparency.

The regulator has also identified issues with the terminology used in mandatory label elements, such as in ingredient lists, compared to declarations made in other places on the label.

The Vermont Right to Know GMOs coalition is working with other states to pass similar legislation in addition to advocating for a national mandatory labeling standard that would comply with Vermont's law.

In the case, Grocery Manufacturers Association v. Sorrell (No. 5:14 - cv - 117), the Grocery Manufacturers Association, Snack Food Association, International Dairy Foods Association, and National Association of Manufacturers (the «Plaintiffs») are challenging Vermont's Act 120, which requires that certain foods sold at retail stores in Vermont bear mandatory labeling if they contain genetically - engineered ingredients.

Mandatory labelling fits within that approach, even if it adds costs.

It took a $ 46 - million infusion of campaign cash from Monsanto, DuPont and other agribusiness giants to narrowly defeat a ballot initiative in California that would have imposed mandatory labeling.

This is especially true when discussing whether food that is genetically modified should carry mandatory labels, McFadden said.

Companies that sell GMO foods resist these proposals because, understandably, they see mandatory labels as unjustified fear - mongering that will damage their business.

It's time to demand that the government be responsible to its citizens and enact mandatory labeling of GMOs instead of pretending that GMO crops are the same as traditional crops.

Vermont approves bill requiring mandatory GM labeling The Vermont state senate passed H. 112, a bill that would require mandatory labeling of foods sold in Vermont that contain genetically modified organisms (GMOs)...

«All the evidence so far is that the alcohol industry has no interest in reducing alcohol consumption, and we will continue to call for laws to compel drinks companies and retailers to sell alcohol responsibly, with mandatory labelling, health warnings and reduced marketing.»

Many firms and agricultural scientists have opposed mandatory labeling, arguing it suggests GM ingredients may not be safe; there is little scientific evidence for that position, they say.

The Grocery Manufacturers Association issued the following statement from Pamela G. Bailey, president and CEO, in response to the FDA decision to deny a petition seeking mandatory labeling of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in food products.

Further to your look at the vote against mandatory labelling of genetically modified food in California (17 November 2012, p...

The editors of Scientific American rightly point out that mandatory label laws in Europe and Asia have hardly increased consumers» knowledge.

A coalition of environmentalists and chefs that favor mandatory labeling of GMOs applauded the action, but an industry group, the Corn Refiners Association, says it's concerned by the Senate's move.

Mandatory labeling in Vermont goes into effect on July 1.

It is trying to get as many people as possible to campaign in the streets on October 16, 2011 for mandatory labeling of GM food and is looking to get 1 million to sign a petition pushing for this.

For this reason, most developed nations have policies requiring mandatory labelling of GMO foods at the very least, and some have issued bans on GMO food production and imports.

«We oppose the mandatory labeling of genetically modified food, which has proven to be safe, healthy, and a literal life - saver for millions in the developing world.»

Next month, Californians will vote on Proposition 37, regarding the mandatory labelling of genetically modified foods.

The Japanese press is reporting that Canada has accepted a Japanese plan to subject certain food products to mandatory labelling for genetically modified organism (GMO) content.

Some examples of organizational efforts are: CBAN, the Canadian Biotechnology Action Network, Greenpeace Canada's campaign for mandatory labelling, and RightOnCanada's online campaign for federal legislation to ban terminator seeds.

The Organic Trade Association, the leading trade group representing the organic industry, is under attack for supporting legislation that invalidated Vermont's mandatory labeling law for products that contain genetically modified material.

Mars will leave the industry - developed Evolved Nutrition Label, citing a lack of credibility and consensus, and has called on the European Commission to bring in a pan-EU, mandatory label.

On March 13, 2017, the European Commission adopted a report on the mandatory labelling of ingredients and nutrition declaration for alcoholic drinks.

Given how widespread the movement is, it seems currently unlikely that any sort of mandatory labelling is required.

, 2006), it is likely that regulations for mandatory labelling are required to ensure that all food manufacturers and retailers provide nutrition information in a consistent format.

This lack of mandatory labeling is raising concern in consumers and is why many trust The Non-GMO Project verified butterfly logo as a stamp of approval.

Campbell's is the first major food company to break ranks with the biotech and food industries on the issue of mandatory labeling of GMOs.