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Related: About this forumindia signs mandatory GMO labeling into law
http://www.nationofchange.org/india-signs-mandatory-gmo-labeling-law-1357919707Paving the way for other nations to introduce similar legislation and inform consumers what theyre really putting into their mouths, the labeling of products containing genetically modified organisms (GMOs) within the nation of India is now mandated by law. The countrys Ministry of Consumer Affairsmakes declared in a June 5, 2012 notice that all GMO-containing packaged foods must be labeled by January 1, 2013 or face legal repercussions.
Each package containing GM ingredients will clearly be labeled directly on the prime real estate of the package as GM. A warning that many heads of organizations and even bodies within the Indian government are praising for its ability to inform individuals as to what they are really feeding their family.
The labelling will basically help inform the consumer about the presence of GM content in packaged food products, said B.N.Dixit, Director, Legal Metrology, Department of Consumer Affairs.
In the wake of crippled labeling attempts inside the United States thanks to Monsanto-backed corporate deception, such as phony campaign materials designed to deceive Californias Prop 37 GMO labeling campaign, this is an extremely bold message by India. A message that will likely be picked up by neighboring countries where citizens have been demanding GMO labeling or even an outright ban. The move also comes after other countries like Poland already took moves to ban Monsantos genetically modified maize.
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xchrom
Jan 2013
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roody
(10,849 posts)1. Good for India.
Nihil
(13,508 posts)2. Good move!
K & R for a government with sense.
NYC_SKP
(68,644 posts)3. K/R (nt)