Subject: [permaculture] Help Us With The New Food Labels
Date: Thu, 1 Sep 2016 14:47:48 -0400
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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.
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.