Labeling War Against Genetically Modified Organisms

1. Labeling War Against Genetically Modified Organisms Safe & Accurate Food Labeling Act Opposition Conclusion

2. Labeling War Against Genetically Modified Organisms Safe & Accurate Food Labeling Act Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act • House of Representatives- April 9 • Washington • “Prevent individual states from passing legislation requiring the labeling of food and beverage products containing bioengineered ingredients” Opposition Conclusion

3. Labeling War Against Genetically Modified Organisms Safe & Accurate Food Labeling Act This Act Also… • Allows FDA to regulate “Natural” • Prevent suggestion of “Safer” Opposition Conclusion

4. Labeling War Against Genetically Modified Organisms Safe & Accurate Food Labeling Act Opposition Conclusion MarniKarlin- Organic Trade Association “8 out of 10 American families who buy organic products, want to know what is in their food.” Scott Faber- Environmental Working Group “More than 90 percent of Americans support labeling of GE foods,”

5. Labeling War Against Genetically Modified Organisms Safe & Accurate Food Labeling Act Opposition Conclusion VERMONT- Senate 26-2 vote for a bill that would require labeling of foods that contain genetically modified ingredients Vermont could become the 1st state in the nation to enact such a law The bill would require food sold in Vermont stores that contain genetically modified ingredients to be labeled starting July 2016.

6. Labeling War Against Genetically Modified Organisms Safe & Accurate Food Labeling Act Opposition Conclusion Connecticut and Maine— Passed labeling laws, but both delayed implementation until neighboring states join them, a strategy designed to insulate them from being sued.

7. Labeling War Against Genetically Modified Organisms Safe & Accurate Food Labeling Act Opposition Conclusion A Long Road Ahead

8. Labeling War Against Genetically Modified Organisms Safe & Accurate Food Labeling Act Opposition Conclusion MeatPoultry.com: http://www.meatpoultry.com/articles/news_home/Regulatory/2014/04/GMO_labeling_bill_proposed_in.aspx?ID={7A4D60BD-9605-474E-AAA9-A2FAC75EFB69} Burlington Free Press: http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/story/news/politics/2014/04/15/vermont-senate-votes-26-2-for-gmo-labeling/7739819/