Federal Gmo Labeling

Food trade associations press OMB on GMO labeling timetable in a bid to avoid 'extended regulatory uncertainty'

11-Aug-2017 By Elaine Watson

Trade associations including the Food Marketing Institute and the Grocery Manufacturers Association have warned the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) that failing to implement federal GMO labeling legislation in a timely manner could cause major headaches...

Ingredion EVP on HFCS, next gen stevia, non-GMO, and the gut microbiome

26-Jul-2016 By Stephen Daniells

The recent introduction of GMO labeling will bring clarity to the marketplace and create choice for consumers, says the EVP of Global Specialties for Ingredion.

BREAKING NEWS

House approves federal GMO labeling bill that nullifies Vermont law

14-Jul-2016 By Elaine Watson

The US House of Representatives has voted to pass a federal GMO labeling bill (306:117 votes) that would pre-empt and nullify all state-led GMO labeling laws including the one that has just come into effect in Vermont. 

Ex-FDA official praises GMA call for federal GMO labeling rules, but says asking it to define ‘natural’ is a long shot

14-Jan-2014 By Elaine WATSON

It might have enraged those in favor of mandatory GMO labeling, but a leaked document outlining the Grocery Manufacturers Association’s (GMA’s) ideas for a federally regulated 'voluntary' approach to this issue has been praised by one ex-FDA...

NPA backs GMO labeling bill, AHPA proposes 'voluntary disclosure of absence' approach

19-Jul-2013 By Elaine WATSON

Two leading trade associations representing the natural products and dietary supplements sectors have clarified their stance on GMO labeling this week, with the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) favoring voluntary disclosure of the absence of...

The path to Washington passes through the states, GMO labeling advocate says

29-May-2013 By Hank Schultz

The proliferation of proposed state GMO labeling laws is a means to an end, according to one longtime advocate.  The ultimate goal is a federal law that would require GMO labeling across the US.

Boxer, DeFazio introduce federal GMO labeling bill

25-Apr-2013 By Hank Schultz

A bill requiring the labeling of GMO ingredients has been introduced at the federal level by Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-CA and Rep. Peter DeFazio, D-OR.  Even though the bill’s chances of passage are uncertain, observers see it as a watershed moment.

NPA calls for national GMO labeling standard as state-level initiatives proliferate

19-Mar-2013 By Elaine WATSON

The Natural Products Association (NPA) has called for all foods containing GMOs to be “accurately labeled under a national uniform standard so consumers can make educated decisions about foods they purchase”.