A California ballot initiative mandating that all foods containing a "genetically engineered" ingredient carry a GE label is being voted on next Tuesday by that state's citizens. Proposition 37, as it is called, would require manufacturers to put a "partially produced engineered" label on product made or containing GE ingredients. If passed, this law would go into effect 7/1/2014. It would require that any product containing a certain percentage of GE ingredients, based on product weight, to bear the label.
Proposition 37 would also impact food labeled "natural" and "all natural". Such products will not be allowed to be labeled or advertised as natural.
Technically, many foods contain some type of corn derivative, soy derivative or canola derivative. The fact is that most of those ingredients are derived from plants grown using GE technology.
Many people say lets get these foods labeled, but just think of the carry over to the entire nations food industry if this catchos on with the nations consumers (not just California).
Does this change the labeling game? I think it could!!
Proposition 37 would also impact food labeled "natural" and "all natural". Such products will not be allowed to be labeled or advertised as natural.
Technically, many foods contain some type of corn derivative, soy derivative or canola derivative. The fact is that most of those ingredients are derived from plants grown using GE technology.
Many people say lets get these foods labeled, but just think of the carry over to the entire nations food industry if this catchos on with the nations consumers (not just California).
Does this change the labeling game? I think it could!!
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