Friday, March 2, 2012

The One and Only Way You Can Tell if a Food is GMO-Free

The One and Only Way You Can Tell if a Food is GMO-Free

Posted By Dr. Mercola | February 29 2012 | 180,727views


























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Vermont has recently introduced bill H.722, requiring labeling of foods containing genetically engineered ingredients. Such products would also be prohibited from using advertising or promotional material that states or implies that the food is “natural”. If passed, the bill will take effect in 2014
Other US states pushing for mandatory labeling of genetically modified (GM) foods include California, Michigan and Washington
Mandatory labeling of GM foods is becoming even more important to counteract laws that prevent anti-GMO efforts. So far, 14 US states have passed laws to protect the unabated expansion of GM seed use. Pending legislation in Michigan now also seeks to prohibit local governments from passing ordinances that impede or prohibit the use of GM seeds of all kinds




By Dr. Mercola


A bill has recently been introduced in the Vermont state legislature that would require food to be labeled as genetically engineered if it is entirely or partially produced with genetically engineered ingredients.

If passed, the bill, H.722, also known as the 'VT Right to Know Genetically Engineered Food Act' i, will take effect in 2014.

The bill also forbids any such food from using advertising or promotional material that states or implies that the food is:
•"natural"

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