Non-GM Label Bill Introduced

Legislation Would Create Non-Biotech Label, Certification Program

Chris Clayton
By  Chris Clayton , DTN Ag Policy Editor
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A House bill would create a non-GMO certification program at USDA similar to what USDA does now with organic products. That would parallel labeling programs in some European countries that certify foods as non-GMO. (DTN file photo by Chris Clayton)
A House bill would create a non-GMO certification program at USDA similar to what USDA does now with organic products. That would parallel labeling programs in some European countries that certify foods as non-GMO. (DTN file photo by Chris Clayton)
A Kansas congressman announced Wednesday he was reintroducing legislation that he had championed last year that would restrict labels for foods that included ingredients from genetically engineered crops. Instead, the bill would create a non-biotech certification...

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Chris Clayton

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