Oregon and Colorado will hold referendums on Nov 4 on whether to require special labels on foods made with genetically modified organisms. Vermont passed a GMO label law in May and it is under challenge in court by food industry groups.
The food industry and agribusiness allies that oppose labeling of GMO foods spent $27.5 million in the first half of this year on lobbying that involved labeling, triple the amount they spent last year, says the Environmental Working Group. “The burst of lobbying by food and biotechnology companies was partly designed to muster Congressional support for legislation that would block states from requiring GE labeling on food packages,” said EWG, known for its database of farm subsidy recipients. A House bill would pre-empt state labeling laws.
Oregon and Colorado will hold referendums on Nov 4 on whether to require special labels on foods made with genetically modified organisms. Vermont passed a GMO label law in May and it is under challenge in court by food industry groups.