Debate over genetically modified organisms (GMOs): Labeling for biotech foods may develop, despite FDA's position.(Brief Article)

From: Food & Drug Packaging | Date: April 1, 2000| Author: | Copyright information

The controversy over genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and biotech foods is gaining momentum. The primary issue seems to be one of labeling. The ultimate objective of some is to kill this technology completely, and they see mandatory labeling as a way of doing this. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA)--and the food and packaging industries--must confront this issue of labeling genetically modified food products.

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