• Login
    • Join
  • FOLLOW:
  • Subscribe Free
    • Magazine
    • eNewsletter
    Checkout
    • Magazine
    • News
    • Exclusives
    • Nutraceuticals
    • Markets
    • Health
    • Jobs
    • Events
    • Buyers' Guide
    • Showcases
    • More
  • Magazine
  • News
  • Exclusives
  • Nutraceuticals
  • Markets
  • Health
  • Jobs
  • Events
  • Buyers' Guide
  • Showcases
  • Current & Past Issues
    Features
    Columns
    Editorials
    Digital Edition
    Subscribe Now
    Advertise Now
    eNewsletter
    Editorial Guidelines
    Top Features
    Citrus Support for the Blood Glucose-Immune System Connection

    A Glance At The Eye Health Market

    The Value of Vitamin D Testing

    A Growing Need for Mineral Supplementation

    More Than Just A Trend: Supplements Embedded in Consumer Health Regimens
    Breaking News
    Certifications, Approvals and Patents
    Exclusives
    Industry & Market News
    People
    Products
    Regulatory
    Research
    Supplier News
    Supplier Insights
    Live From Shows
    Top News
    NIH Study Compares Low-Fat, Plant-based to Low-Carb, Animal-Based Diet

    Gadot Positions Mineral Line for Vegan Market

    Nutritfy India to Launch Global Broadcast Channel Covering Nutrition

    FrieslandCampina Launches Biotis Immune Health Ingredient

    Astaxanthin Microencapsulated with Spirulina Targets ‘Mental Agility’ and Healthy Aging
    Exclusives
    Blogs & Guest Articles
    Health E-Insights
    Area Code 420
    eBook
    Antioxidants
    Dairy-Based Ingredients
    Enzymes
    Fatty Acids
    Fiber & Carbohydrates
    Green Foods
    Herbs & Botanicals
    Marine Nutraceuticals
    Minerals
    Omega 3s
    Probiotics & Prebiotics
    Proteins, Peptides, Amino Acids
    Sweeteners
    Vitamins

    Gadot Positions Mineral Line for Vegan Market

    FrieslandCampina Launches Biotis Immune Health Ingredient

    Astaxanthin Microencapsulated with Spirulina Targets ‘Mental Agility’ and Healthy Aging

    Ingredient Manufacturers Discuss the E-Sports Market

    Study Highlights Differences Between EPA's and DHA's Effect on Sleep
    Consumer Trends
    Contract Manufacturing
    Cosmeceuticals / Nutricosmetics
    Delivery & Dosage Technologies
    Dietary Supplements
    Flavors & Colors
    Functional Foods & Beverages
    Healthcare Trends
    Medical Nutrition
    Mergers & Acquisitions
    Natural/Organic
    Nutrition Bars
    Packaging
    Pet Nutraceuticals
    Quality & Safety
    Regulations
    Research
    Testing
    World Markets

    NIH Study Compares Low-Fat, Plant-based to Low-Carb, Animal-Based Diet

    Gadot Positions Mineral Line for Vegan Market

    Nutritfy India to Launch Global Broadcast Channel Covering Nutrition

    FrieslandCampina Launches Biotis Immune Health Ingredient

    Ingredient Manufacturers Discuss the E-Sports Market
    Bone & Joint Health
    Cancer Risk
    Cardiovascular Health
    Cognitive Function
    Diabetes & Blood Sugar Management
    Digestive Health
    Energy
    Eye Health
    Healthy Aging
    Immune Function
    Infant & Children's Health
    Inflammation
    Men's Health
    Mood Health & Sleep
    Oral Health
    Sexual & Reproductive Health
    Skin Health
    Sports Nutrition
    Weight Management/Weight Loss
    Women's Health

    NIH Study Compares Low-Fat, Plant-based to Low-Carb, Animal-Based Diet

    FrieslandCampina Launches Biotis Immune Health Ingredient

    Astaxanthin Microencapsulated with Spirulina Targets ‘Mental Agility’ and Healthy Aging

    Ingredient Manufacturers Discuss the E-Sports Market

    Euromonitor Names Top Ten Trends for 2021
    Industry Events
    Live From Show Events
    Webinars
    All Companies
    Categories
    Trade Associations
    Company Capabilities
    International Buyers Guide Companies
    Vesta Nutra

    Nutrition21, LLC

    Aiya America (Matcha by Aiya)

    Chenland Nutritionals Inc.

    Verdure Sciences
    Companies
    Product Releases
    News Releases
    Literature / Brochures
    White Papers
    Jobs
    VIdeos
    Services
    Add New Company
    International Buyers Guide Companies
    Verdure Sciences

    Indena USA, Inc.

    KLK OLEO - Davos Life Science

    Nutrition21, LLC

    Vesta Nutra
    • Magazine
      • Current / Back Issue
      • Features
      • Editorial
      • Columns
      • Digital Edition
      • eNewsletter Archive
      • Editorial Guidelines
      • Subscribe Now
      • Advertise Now
    • Breaking News
    • Buyers' Guide
      • All Companies
      • Categories
      • Trade Associations
      • Company Capabilities
    • Nutraceuticals
      • Antioxidants
      • Dairy-Based Ingredients
      • Enzymes
      • Fatty Acids
      • Fiber & Carbohydrates
      • Green Foods
      • Herbs & Botanicals
      • Marine Nutraceuticals
      • Minerals
      • Omega 3s
      • Probiotics & Prebiotics
      • Proteins, Peptides, Amino Acids
      • Sweeteners
      • Vitamins
    • Markets
      • Consumer Trends
      • Contract Manufacturing
      • Cosmeceuticals / Nutricosmetics
      • Delivery & Dosage Technologies
      • Dietary Supplements
      • Flavors & Colors
      • Functional Foods & Beverages
      • Healthcare Trends
      • Medical Nutrition
      • Mergers & Acquisitions
      • Natural/Organic
      • Nutrition Bars
      • Packaging
      • Pet Nutraceuticals
      • Quality & Safety
      • Regulations
      • Research
      • Testing
      • World Markets
    • Health
      • Bone & Joint Health
      • Cancer Risk
      • Cardiovascular Health
      • Cognitive Function
      • Diabetes & Blood Sugar Management
      • Digestive Health
      • Energy
      • Eye Health
      • Healthy Aging
      • Immune Function
      • Infant & Children's Health
      • Inflammation
      • Men's Health
      • Mood Health & Sleep
      • Oral Health
      • Sexual & Reproductive Health
      • Skin Health
      • Sports Nutrition
      • Weight Management/Weight Loss
      • Women's Health
    • Online Exclusives
    • Webinars
    • Slideshows
    • Blogs & Guest Articles
    • Health E-Insights
    • Videos
    • Podcasts
    • eBook
    • Infographics
    • Whitepapers
    • Research
      • TrendSense
      • Monograph Center
      • White Papers
      • Research News
    • Jobs
    • Events
      • Industry Events
      • Live From Show Events
      • Webinars
    • Supplier Showcases
      • Companies
      • Product Releases
      • News Releases
      • Literature / Brochures
      • White Papers
      • Jobs
      • VIdeos
      • Services
    • About Us
      • About Us
      • Contact Us
      • Advertise With Us
      • Privacy Policy
      • Terms of Use
    Industry News

    U.S. Bill Would Trump State GMO Labeling Laws

    ...

    Related CONTENT
    • Healthy Height Protein Drink Lands in Asia-Pacific Region
    • Transforming Health with Nature’s Sunshine
    • Understanding FTC Standards for Claims Substantiation
    • TREHA Trehalose Available As ‘Natural Flavor’
    • ConsumerLab.com Tests Popular Vitamin D Supplements
    05.01.14
    House Representatives Mike Pompeo (R-Kansas) and G.K. Butterfield (D-North Carolina) have introduced The Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act—a bill aimed at halting individual state laws requiring mandatory labeling of genetically modified organisms, or GMOs, in the nation’s food supply.

    Critics of the bill have dubbed it the Deny Americans the Right to Know (DARK) Act because it would not mandate GMO labeling, instead cementing the current voluntary system. The bill specifies that manufacturers may advertise their products as being GMO-free, but prohibits them from suggesting that this makes these products more safe or healthy.

    Key components of the bill include regulations that would make the FDA review all new bioengineered traits before they’re included in any food products, and enforce mandatory labels on any products found to pose a specific health, safety or nutritional risk. In addition, the bill requires FDA to define the word “natural” as it is used on food labels.

    “It prevents a mishmash of labeling standards and allows farmers to continue to produce higher yields of healthy crops in smaller spaces with less water and fewer pesticides,” said Rep. Butterfield. “If passed, this will be a big win for farmers nationwide.”

    However, with the vast majority of consumers reporting they want more transparency in the labeling of GMOs, food safety advocates see this bill as an attempt for the biotech industry and food manufacturers to avoid addressing this growing consumer demand.  

    Proponents of the bill claim that state specific regulation of GMOs would make it extremely difficult for companies, and the new federal law would reaffirm FDA as the sole authority in the labeling of the country’s food. Meanwhile, FDA plans to finalize guidance on the voluntary labeling of GMOs.

    Ronnie Cummins, national director of the Organic Consumers Association (OCA) urged FDA to instead enforce mandatory labeling.  “The American Medical Association has called for pre-market safety testing of GMOs, and almost 300 scientists and doctors last year signed a statement saying that there is ‘no scientific consensus on GMO safety.’”

    “If further studies are needed before the FDA can state unequivocally that GMOs are safe for human consumption, then GMOs should be eliminated from the food supply until those further studies have been done. At the very least, products containing GMOs should be clearly labeled, and labeling should be mandatory, so consumers can choose to avoid GMOs if they have any concerns. We should not allow the biotech and food companies to test these products on our families.”
    Related Searches
    • Testing
    • Organic
    • Regulation
    • Nutritional
    Related Knowledge Center
    • Quality & Safety
    • Natural/Organic
    • Regulations
    Suggested For You
    Healthy Height Protein Drink Lands in Asia-Pacific Region Healthy Height Protein Drink Lands in Asia-Pacific Region
    Understanding FTC Standards for Claims Substantiation Understanding FTC Standards for Claims Substantiation
    Transforming Health with Nature’s Sunshine Transforming Health with Nature’s Sunshine
    TREHA Trehalose Available As ‘Natural Flavor’ TREHA Trehalose Available As ‘Natural Flavor’
    ConsumerLab.com Tests Popular Vitamin D Supplements ConsumerLab.com Tests Popular Vitamin D Supplements
    Gottlieb Confirmed to Lead FDA Gottlieb Confirmed to Lead FDA
    Consumers More Educated, But Still Concerned About GMOs Consumers More Educated, But Still Concerned About GMOs
    Congress Passes Federal GMO Labeling Bill Congress Passes Federal GMO Labeling Bill
    Hostess Brands Enters Sale Agreement with Gores Holdings Hostess Brands Enters Sale Agreement with Gores Holdings
    Lallemand Receives Non-GMO Project Verification Lallemand Receives Non-GMO Project Verification
    Survey: Consumers Confused About Difference Between Non-GMO & Organic Survey: Consumers Confused About Difference Between Non-GMO & Organic
    Class Action Lawsuit Questions Chipotle’s GMO-Free Claims Class Action Lawsuit Questions Chipotle’s GMO-Free Claims
    Bill Introduced to Stop State Laws Requiring GMO Labeling Bill Introduced to Stop State Laws Requiring GMO Labeling
    Organic Consumers Association Appeals to FDA on Mandatory GMO Labeling Organic Consumers Association Appeals to FDA on Mandatory GMO Labeling
    Nutrition 21: Spear, Todd Nutrition 21: Spear, Todd

    Related Industry News

    • Industry & Market News | Quality & Safety | Testing

      Mérieux NutriSciences Opens New Lab in Beijing

      ...
      03.12.15

    • Regulations

      Amin Talati Becomes Amin Talati & Upadhye with Addition of Shashank Upadhye

      ...
      02.19.15

    • Bone & Joint Health | Dietary Supplements | Quality & Safety | Testing

      Synutra’s Jana Hildreth Updates AOAC International on Chondroitin Testing

      ...
      02.19.15


    • Dietary Supplements | Industry & Market News | Regulations | Testing

      InstantGMP and EAS Host Webinar on Standard Operating Procedures

      ...
      02.12.15

    • Dietary Supplements | Industry & Market News | Regulations

      USCHPA Submits Comments to China’s FDA

      ...
      01.21.15

    • Industry & Market News | Minerals | Regulations | Vitamins

      EAS Workshop Educates on EU Supplement Regulations

      ...
      01.09.15


    • Dietary Supplements | Industry & Market News | Regulations

      USCHPA Recaps Success in 2014

      ...
      01.05.15

    • Industry & Market News | Regulations

      Gluten-Free Foods Surge 63% in Last Two Years

      Mintel predicts gluten-free food market will reach $8.8 billion in sales.
      01.04.15

    • Industry & Market News | Minerals | Regulations | Vitamins

      China’s FDA Issues Draft Regulations for Nutritional Supplements

      ...
      12.01.14


    • Dietary Supplements | Industry & Market News | Regulations

      Caucus Educates Congressional Staffers on DSHEA

      ...
      12.01.14

    • Industry & Market News | Regulations

      CRN Database Compiles FDA Warning Letters

      ...
      12.01.14

    • Industry & Market News | Regulations

      International Nutrition & Health Summit Held in China

      ...
      11.13.14


    • Consumer Trends | Digestive Health | Healthy Aging | Industry & Market News | Regulations

      Dairy Drives Global Health Innovation

      A revised health image is leading to growth across many platforms.
      11.03.14

    • Industry & Market News | Regulations

      AHPA Prop 65 Proposal Gains Traction Among Regulators

      ...
      11.03.14

    • Industry & Market News | Regulations

      ASEAN Reaches 90% Harmonization

      ...
      11.03.14

    Trending
    • FrieslandCampina Launches Biotis Immune Health Ingredient
    • Ingredient Manufacturers Discuss The E-Sports Market
    • Study Shows Algae Astaxanthin Interacts Beneficially With Immune Function
    • ConsumerLab Tests Magnesium Supplements
    • Astaxanthin Microencapsulated With Spirulina Targets ‘Mental Agility’ And Healthy Aging
    Breaking News
    • NIH Study Compares Low-Fat, Plant-based to Low-Carb, Animal-Based Diet
    • Gadot Positions Mineral Line for Vegan Market
    • Nutritfy India to Launch Global Broadcast Channel Covering Nutrition
    • FrieslandCampina Launches Biotis Immune Health Ingredient
    • Astaxanthin Microencapsulated with Spirulina Targets ‘Mental Agility’ and Healthy Aging
    View Breaking News >
    CURRENT ISSUE

    Jan/Feb 2021

    • Modern Snacking: Where Health & Indulgence Converge
    • More Than Just A Trend: Supplements Embedded in Consumer Health Regimens
    • A Growing Need for Mineral Supplementation
    • The Value of Vitamin D Testing
    • A Glance At The Eye Health Market
    • Citrus Support for the Blood Glucose-Immune System Connection
    • View More >

    Cookies help us to provide you with an excellent service. By using our website, you declare yourself in agreement with our use of cookies.
    You can obtain detailed information about the use of cookies on our website by clicking on "More information”.

    • About Us
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms And Conditions
    • Contact Us

    follow us

    Subscribe
    Nutraceuticals World

    Latest Breaking News From Nutraceuticals World

    NIH Study Compares Low-Fat, Plant-based to Low-Carb, Animal-Based Diet
    Gadot Positions Mineral Line for Vegan Market
    Nutritfy India to Launch Global Broadcast Channel Covering Nutrition
    Coatings World

    Latest Breaking News From Coatings World

    LINE-X Launches Dealer Program with International Truck
    PPG Reports Q4, Full-year 2020 Financial Results
    BASF Begins Implementing Ralignment of Global Business Services Unit
    Medical Product Outsourcing

    Latest Breaking News From Medical Product Outsourcing

    Cretex Companies CEO Steps Down
    Data Show Porex's Medical Device Filtration Materials Protect Against Virus, Bacteria Spread
    Endoscopic Hemostasis Devices Market Valued at $730 Million
    Contract Pharma

    Latest Breaking News From Contract Pharma

    Pfizer, BioNTech Enter Vax Pact with COVAX
    FDA Approves Janssen’s CABENUVA
    AGC Biologics Appoints Boulder Site GM
    Beauty Packaging

    Latest Breaking News From Beauty Packaging

    Coty Appoints Chief Procurement Officer
    Lageen Tubes Launches Mono-Material PE Tube Solutions
    Jason Jones Loses Battle with Covid-19
    Happi

    Latest Breaking News From Happi

    Carol’s Daughter Adds New Hair Products
    Moroccan Gold Series Launches NuDo Shampoo
    Youbody Debuts Waterless Body Wash
    Ink World

    Latest Breaking News From Ink World

    BOBST Demonstrates Future of Flexible Packaging Production at Virtual Open House
    Morancé Soudure France Adds Comexi F2 MC 10-color Flexo Press
    AR Packaging Acquiring Firstan Holdings Ltd
    Label & Narrow Web

    Latest Breaking News From Label & Narrow Web

    Gallus planning virtual event for March
    Lemu Group engineers mask-making machine
    Niagara Label upgrades with Nilpeter flexo press
    Nonwovens Industry

    Latest Breaking News From Nonwovens Industry

    Freudenberg to Establish Apparel Interlining Competence Centers
    Minet Adds Spunlace Line in Romania
    Lemu Group Engineers Mask-Making Machine
    Orthopedic Design & Technology

    Latest Breaking News From Orthopedic Design & Technology

    Cretex Companies CEO Steps Down
    Conformis Enters Development & Supply Agreement with SITES Medical
    Sectra, RSA Biomedical Sign Distribution Agreement for Implant Stability Tool
    Printed Electronics Now

    Latest Breaking News From Printed Electronics Now

    UDC Subsidiary Adesis' Website Wins 2020 MarCom Platinum Award
    Ambiq Wins IoT Semiconductor Company of the Year Award
    Ynvisible Names Michael Robinson CEO, Jani-Mikael Kuusisto SVP Ventures

    Copyright © 2021 Rodman Media. All rights reserved. Use of this constitutes acceptance of our privacy policy The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Rodman Media.

    AD BLOCKER DETECTED

    Our website is made possible by displaying online advertisements to our visitors.
    Please consider supporting us by disabling your ad blocker.


    FREE SUBSCRIPTION Already a subscriber? Login