The House Energy and Commerce Health subcommittee on Thursday considered issues surrounding the bipartisan GMO labeling legislation introduced earlier this year, welcoming five panelists to discuss implications of such a law on consumers and commerce.

 

The bill calls for a GMO labeling standard that is science-based and is consistent in all 50 states. The bill seeks to increase coordination between the Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Department of Agriculture on labeling decisions and would establish a GMO-free certification program for consumers who choose GMO-free foods.

 

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