Vermont Introduces Monumental GMO Labeling Legislation

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Vermont Introduces Monumental GMO Labeling Legislation

Vermont has taken the initiative against Monsanto and other biotechnology corporations in launching new legislation that would require the labeling of products containing genetically modified ingredients. The bill, known as the 'VT Right to Know Genetically Engineered Food Act', was introduced to the Vermont House of Representatives by Representative Kate Webb of Shelburne on February 1st, 2012. The bill would require the labeling of not only products filled entirely with GMOs, but also for those partially created using GM ingredients.

Perhaps most monumental is the fact that the legislation would prohibit GMO food manufacturers from using promotional labels like "natural," "naturally made," "naturally grown," "all natural," or any words of similar import. The bill, which can be read for free online, would require strict and clear labeling on GMO-containing food items. The wording states that in the case of a raw agricultural commodity, the label 'genetically modified' would be clearly visible. As for processed food products, the words 'partially produced with genetic engineering' or 'may be partially produced with genetic engineering' would appear prominently on the front or back of the package.

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture , testimony is to begin on the topic later this month.

The introduction of the legislation highlights the growing grassroots opposition against Monsanto and GMOs alike. In addition, the legislation would end phony 'all natural' product claims when in actuality they contain very unnatural genetically modified organisms. Just recently one consumer took legal action against major snack-maker Frito-Lay, claiming that the labeling of GMO-filled snack products as 'all natural' is deceptive and misleading.

VPIRG Consumer Protection Advocate Falko Schilling spoke in support of the act saying "This is a consumer right to know issue, just as we require nutritional labels on food so that shoppers can make informed choices, consumers should have the same access to information about whether their food has been genetically engineered."

In the event this bill passes, a political awakening could occur across the nation regarding the true labeling of products filled with genetically modified ingredients.

http://wakeup-world....ng-legislation/

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[Ban Hammer 13,400]

it's only fair!

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

It's all been genetically modified.

You must be referring to another process:

Definition of Genetically engineered foods:

Genetically engineered foods have had foreign genes (genes from other plants or animals) inserted into their genetic codes.

Genetic engineering can be done with plants, animals, or microorganisms. Historically, farmers bred plants and animals for thousands of years to produce the desired traits. For example, they produced dogs ranging from poodles to Great Danes, and roses from sweet-smelling miniatures to today's long-lasting, but scent-free reds.

Selective breeding over time created these wide variations, but the process depended on nature to produce the desired gene. Humans then chose to mate individual animals or plants that carried the particular gene in order to make the desired characteristics more common or more pronounced.

Genetic engineering allows scientists to speed this process up by moving desired genes from one plant into another -- or even from an animal to a plant or vice versa.

Read more: http://www.umm.edu/ency/article/002432.htm#ixzz1m76XSuJ8

Edited February 11, 2012 by ☼

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

We eat pork, onions and potatoes. In that order. I will probably never see one of these labels.