Federal judge strikes down Maui County’s GM crop ban.
- As recently covered on this blog, various counties in Hawaii and Oregon have enacted bans on the cultivation of genetically
Fret over Federal GM Bill
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EWG and other consumer groups signal alarm over progress of federal GM bill.
- As covered previously on this blog, on March 25, 2015, Reps. Mike Pompeo (R-KS) and G.
Seralini: Round Two
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New Seralini study questions safety of GM foods.
- In 2012, Professor Gilles-Eric Seralini gained notoriety for publishing research that linked the consumption of genetically modified (GM) crops to long-term toxicity
GM Enforcement Woes
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Enforcement woes threaten an Oregon county’s GMO ban.
- While much attention in the area of GM legislation has focused on Vermont’s labeling law, the fact remains that other U.S.
GM Again, Naturally
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“100% Natural” claim challenged on products that contain GM ingredient. (subscription to Law360 required)
- As the food industry is well aware, lawsuits challenging “natural” claims continue to proliferate nationwide,
GMO-Free? Ask USDA…
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USDA creates new voluntary “non-GMO” certification option for industry.
- As the food industry is well aware, companies continue to confront the challenge of developing appropriate marketing claims to advertise the
How Appealing
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Recent decision in challenge to Vermont GM labeling law being appealed.
- As previously covered in this blog, the food industry has been paying close attention to developments in the lawsuit
Elimination Challenge
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Chipotle announces achievement of its “non-GM” goal and now seeks to eliminate additives.
- Genetically modified (GM) foods and food additives have been the subject of significant media attention in recent
Verdict: Vermont
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Vermont’s GM labeling law survives initial challenge.
- For months, the food industry has anxiously awaited developments in the lawsuit brought by the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) and other trade associations
Vermont Rules
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Vermont’s Attorney General formally adopts rules to implement mandatory GM labeling law.
- Vermont is the only state in the U.S. with an effective law that mandates the labeling of foods