How many would support mandatory GE labeling if it followed guidelines used in Australia, New Zealand and Japan? Where will I find GM on the label? You will find the statement ‘genetically modified’ on the label either next to the name of the food, e.g. genetically modified soy beans, or in association with the specific ingredient in the ingredient list, e.g. soyflour (genetically modified). If the food is unpackaged, then the information must be displayed close to the food at the point of sale, for example genetically modified soy beans on a container of loose dried soy beans. Exemptions from GM labelling GM foods that do not contain any novel DNA or protein or altered characteristics do not require labelling. A decision not to label these foods was made because the composition and characteristics of these foods is exactly the same as the non-GM food. These foods are typically highly refined foods, such as sugars and oils, where processing has removed DNA and protein from the food, including novel DNA and novel protein. foodstandards.gov.au/consumer/gmfood/labelling/Pages/default.aspx
Posted on: Mon, 06 Oct 2014 21:56:30 +0000
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