GM AMENDMENTS
June 1st, 2002
BY ALAN OSBORNPROPOSED EU legislation on the labelling of food and food products made from genetically modified organisms, (GMO's), has been significantly toughened by the environment committee of the European Parliament.Its members have approved an amendment requiring that the words "this product is derived from an animal fed with GM feed" or "this product contains (an ingredient) derived from an animal fed with GM feed" appear on the label or in any advertising for a product associated with GM technology.Other amendments demand that, in order to ensure the ...
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