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[Claudia Joseph <permie@earthlink.net>]

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Thank you for subscribing to USDA's GMO Disclosure & Labeling topic.

Today, USDA posted a request for information (RFI) that will inform the 
design of a study mandated in recently passed legislation to establish a 
National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard.  Although the study itself 
is contingent on future funding, the RFI is a first step to gather public 
input on what the study will examine, which will in turn inform development 
of the disclosure standard.

Under the new standard, companies will have options for disclosing 
information about bioengineered (GMO) ingredients to consumers – including a 
disclosure statement on the food label/package, a symbol USDA will develop, 
or an on-package electronic option that would direct consumers to a website.

Congress mandated that a study be conducted to assess any technological 
challenges that may impact whether consumers would have access to electronic 
disclosures on food packages. The RFI includes a draft performance work 
statement to identify potential technological challenges. To provide input on 
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 for additional instructions and information.  AMS will move forward with 
soliciting proposals for the study once funding becomes available, as 
determined by Congress.

We plan to provide extensive opportunities for public input throughout the 
rulemaking process, including comment periods and public meetings to gather 
the information needed to develop the standard and program. 

We encourage you to visit www.ams.usda.gov/rules-regulations/gmo 
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 for the most current information on the rulemaking process.  If you have any 
immediate questions or comments please direct them to: 
GMOLabeling@ams.usda.gov <mailto:GMOLabeling@ams.usda.gov>. We look forward 
to collaborating with you on the development of the new program.  

 

 

 

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