States support Vermont’s position in GM labeling lawsuit.
- As previously covered on this blog, the lawsuit brought by the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) and other trade associations to challenge
G M Oh-no
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Chipotle sued over its allegedly deceptive non-GM advertising campaign.
- As covered on our blog earlier this year, Chipotle Mexican Grill launched a nationwide advertising campaign premised on the chain’s pledge
The GMO-Herbicide Link
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New England Journal of Medicine op-ed raises concerns about the link between GMOs and herbicide use.
- The cultivation and consumption of genetically modified (GM) crops and the labeling of foods
Paving the Way for RNA Spray
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RNA spray is touted as an alternative to GMOs.
- The cultivation of genetically modified (GM) crops and the use of GM ingredients in foods continue to be sources of worldwide
GMO — What Consumers (Think They) Know
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Consumer research surveys indicate that misconceptions about GM foods abound.
- As the food industry is well aware, questions and concerns continue to be raised surrounding the use of genetically modified
Eye on the EU: EFSA Transparency and Scottish GM Ban
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European Court of Justice rules that EFSA may not keep names of expert reviewers confidential.
- In recent years, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has been criticized for an alleged
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House Passes GM Bill
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U.S. House of Representatives passes Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015.
- As covered recently on this blog, the House of Representatives was set to vote on a
Canada Corner: GM Policy Change
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Canada considers changes to its policy regarding GM imports.
- Currently, food containing genetically modified (GM) organisms may be imported into Canada only if Health Canada has performed a pre-market safety
Federal GM Bill Advances
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House Committee on Agriculture approves Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015.
- As previously covered on this blog, Reps. Mike Pompeo (R-KS) and G. Butterfield (D-NC) co-sponsored the
White House Watch: GMOs
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White House announces planned revision of federal GMO regulatory standards.
- For decades, the United States government has regulated genetically modified organisms (GMOs) under a regulatory framework called the “Coordinated