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Food Industry Coalition Leads Voluntary GMO Labeling Push

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The Grocery Manufacturers Association and other industry groups have banded together amid the heated debate over labeling foods that contain genetically modified organisms. Their proposal: a voluntary solution at the federal level. We’ve all been talking about this for some time. Opponents Push Federal Standard, Too.

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GMO Labeling Battle Gets Fresh Kick-Start in Washington

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In the discussion draft [PDF] acquired by Politico , GMA suggests creating a national, voluntary labeling program with increased oversight of the industry by the Food and Drug Administration. DeFazio, whose bill has the support of the Natural Products Association , said the GMA’s plan could backfire. “If Standard, But Voluntary.