Biotech Bill Clears Hurdle

Legislation Blocks State Labeling Laws, Creates Voluntary Non-GMO Label

Chris Clayton
By  Chris Clayton , DTN Ag Policy Editor
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The Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015 would allow a non-bioengineered food certification label that would be overseen by USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service. (DTN file photo by Chris Clayton)
The House Agriculture Committee passed a bill early Tuesday that would block state efforts to label foods derived from biotech crops. The bill would require FDA to set up a standard based on health and food safety, but also create a voluntary non-bioengineered...

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