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Advocacy group calls on Coca-Cola and Pepsi to label genetically modified ingredients

Consumers support voluntary labeling for GMO

June 3, 2014

A new consumer survey issued by the international Food Information Council Foundation reveled a majority of American’s support FDA’s current policy of voluntary labeling for foods containing genetically modified ingredients.

Oregon county takes stand against GMOs

Jeremy Gerrard

May 22, 2014

A county in the southwestern part of Oregon made a clear statement at the polls Tuesday, passing an ordinance banning the production of genetically modified organisms, or GMOs, in the county.

Cornell study: GMO labeling would cost NY families

Study finds an average family would spend an additional $500 a year

Jeremy Gerrard

May 16, 2014

A new study out of Cornell University is suggesting consumers in New York will be out of pocket an average of $500 a year if the state passes legislation requiring the labeling of GMO ingredients on food.

Vermont passes bill requiring GMO labeling

Jeremy Gerrard

May 9, 2014

Vermont made its mark Thursday as Governor Pat Shumlin signed legislation making the state the first to require labels on food containing GMOs or produced with genetic engineering.

Vermont GMO labeling bill passed by legislature, but expected to face legal challenges

Rules that compel a company into speech as opposed to silence, such as labeling regulations, can face First Amendment challenges.

Shane O'Halloran

April 24, 2014

Rules that compel a company into speech as opposed to silence, such as labeling regulations, can face First Amendment challenges.

Senate agriculture committee approves farm bill

Bill to block mandatory GMO labeling introduced

The legislation would override already introduced state legislation.

Shane O'Halloran

April 10, 2014

The legislation would override already introduced state legislation.

FDA to finalize GMO labeling guidance

Commissioner Margeret Hamburg told a house subcomittee that FDA believes the inclusion of GM ingredients does not constitute a material change in the product.

March 28, 2014

Commissioner Margeret Hamburg told a house subcomittee that FDA believes the inclusion of GM ingredients does not constitute a material change in the product.