Hamburg worries mandatory GMO labeling could send the wrong message
- During her tenure as FDA Commissioner, Dr. Margaret Hamburg defended the Agency’s position that it is inappropriate to require labeling
GM Labeling: Congressional Confidence
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Sen. Roberts expresses confidence that Congress will pass GM labeling bill in June.
- As previously covered on this blog, Congress has repeatedly failed to agree on legislation to establish
Regulatory Update: Meat & Fish
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USDA’s new labeling requirements for mechanically tenderized beef take effect.
- As previously covered on this blog, in 2015, USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued new labeling requirements
Vermont Enforcement Bulletin
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Vermont relaxes enforcement of GM labeling requirements for the first year.
- As the food industry is well aware, Vermont’s labeling requirements for genetically modified (GM) foods are set to take
Vermont Weighs Delay
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Vermont weighs potential delay in enforcement of GM labeling law.
- As the food industry is well aware, Vermont’s labeling requirements for genetically modified (GM) foods are set to take effect
Sued Over Salmon
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FDA sued over approval of genetically engineered salmon.
- In November 2015, FDA issued its first approval for a genetically engineered (GE) animal intended for direct human consumption. The AquAdvantage Salmon
Vermont: Spotlight on the Safe Harbor
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Vermont AG issues memo clarifying scope of GM labeling safe harbor and enforcement discretion.
- As the July 1 effective date for Vermont’s labeling requirement for genetically modified (GM) foods approaches,
GM Label Launches
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Major food companies announce plans to roll out GM labeling.
- Last week, the Senate voted against advancing a federal labeling solution that would have blocked the implementation of Vermont’s upcoming
GM Labeling: Compromise Crushed
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Senate rejects Roberts’ amended GM labeling bill.
- Eyes were on the Senate yesterday as the food industry and consumers anticipated a Senate vote on an amended bill to establish a
GM Labeling: Congressional Compromise?
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Senate expected to vote as early as today on amended GM labeling law.
- As our readership knows, all eyes are on Congress this week as it prepares to act on