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GMO Labeling Legislation Gets Bipartisan Push in Congress

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With momentum building at the state level and in the private sector in favor of labeling genetically modified food products, a bill in Congress could create a federal mandate. And one natural-products group is endorsing it. The Genetically Engineered Food Right-to-Know Act, introduced in April by Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA) and Rep.

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GMO Labeling Battle Gets Fresh Kick-Start in Washington

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” Such a rule would conflict with a recently enacted Connecticut law requiring GMO labeling and prohibiting the use of the term “natural” on packaging of foods containing GMOs. DeFazio, whose bill has the support of the Natural Products Association , said the GMA’s plan could backfire. “If Activists Push Back.