GMO Labeling Efforts Expand to 34 states.

[Le Taz Hot]

(Note: I posted this a week or so ago and it kind of sank, which was OK, but the topic of GMO's seems to be gaining more attention as of late, so I'm going to go ahead and post it again. Thanks for your indulgence.)


Most of you know that California's Prop. 37 failed (label GMO's). They just flat out outspent us $50 million to about $6 million. Our Volunteer Leaders continue to meet, organize and continue their activities. I just received an e-mail from our local leader and I wanted to copy a portion of it that I thought was highly encouraging:

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First please know, that the message that came through over and over is that we were very successful with our efforts. The US has awakened and 34 states have now come together to form a coalition to move labeling forward. Washington state is now gathering signatures for a 2013 ballot. They have a very good chance of being successful because farmers there want it, as does the salmon fishing industry. We are sharing with them what we learned to help them be successful with their efforts. Watch for info regarding their efforts on the web and support them in any way that you are able.

Europe is also excited about what we accomplished. And doors to communicating have opened. They have been waiting for the US to "wake up" to GMOs. There has been an industry effort to stymie communication between the US and Europe. We are joining hands across the sea.
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So, the fight isn't over and could very well be coming to your state. If you're at all interested in the subject or maybe taking up the fight yourself you can visit this website: http://gmoinside.org/


LATER ADDITION:
Genetically Modified Food Labeling Measure to Qualify for Washington State Ballot
http://www.democraticunderground.com/1014357388

LTH

[Honeycombe8]

1. I'm not familiar with why it wouldn't be labeled. Unless...

there's a reason, like a processed product would have no way of knowing the intracies of the manufacturing and harvesting of all the ingredients. It could have a label that the gmo label applies to only certain of the ingredients, I guess.

And of course fresh and frozen and one-item canned items could be gmo labeled, and should be. Most people wouldn't know what that means, though.

[Le Taz Hot]

3. Here's one resource that might answser some of your questions:

http://www.gmo-compass.org/eng/regulation/labelling/

From the link:

Labelling Guide

A basic principle applies to most food products: if genetically modified plants or microorganisms have been used in production, this must be clearly indicated.
Labelling: yes


However, under certain conditions, numerous products are exempt from labelling obligations. These exemptions primarily concern additives and processing aids, but also apply to meat, milk and eggs.
Labelling: no


The status of flavours, additives and enzymes in regard to labelling obligations is complex. The use of genetic engineering is common, but there is no general labelling practice.
Labelling: flavours, additives and enzymes


Another good resource I've found:
http://www.nongmoproject.org/learn-more/

Hope this helps.

[Honeycombe8]

4. Well, it IS complicated, isn't it? BTW, I love your name Le Taz Hot. Is that from Victor Victoria?

The song....Le Jazz Hot?

[Le Taz Hot]

5. It is.

[Berlum]

2. Let the people know