genetically modified organism
NPA Submits Comments on Voluntary GE Labeling
The Natural Products Association (NPA) submitted comments regarding the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Draft Guidance for Industry on Voluntary Labeling Indicating Whether Foods Have or Have Not Been Derived From Genetically Engineered (GE) Plants. The FDA’s position on the labeling of genetically engineered foods is unchanged from its initial 1992 policy statement. While NPA […]
Global GMO Free Coalition To Help Fund World’s Largest GMO Safety Study
The Global GMO Free Coalition (GGFC) welcomes the launch of the largest ever study on GMO and pesticide safety – Factor GMO. Organic Consumers Association (OCA) is a member of the coalition and Ronnie Cummins, international director, OCA and its Mexico affiliate Via Organica, and member of the GGFC steering committee, said for years consumers […]
Colorado Voters Reject Mandatory GMO Labeling
As the end of the most expensive campaign in Colorado history, voters have said no to mandatory labeling of genetically modified organisms (GMO). Proposition 105 was defeated by a roughly 2-1 margin on Tuesday, according to a National Public Radio (NPR) report. “While more than half of U.S. states have contemplated similar GMO legislation, the only one […]
Aversion to GMOs Becoming Driving Factor in Buying Organic
Avoiding GMOs (genetically modified organisms), for themselves or their children, is an increasingly important reason why parents choose organic food, according to the a study conducted by the Organic Trade Association (OTA). U.S. Families’ Organic Attitudes and Beliefs 2014 Tracking Study is a survey of more than 1,200 households across the nation with at least […]
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