Gene technology labelling standard opened to public review

2001-08-29

A proposed new standard for labelling foods that do or do not contain genetically modified ingredients is being made available for a two-month public review period. The new standard, Voluntary Claims About Foods That Are and Are Not Products of Gene Technology, is being developed by the Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB). It's intended to provide guidelines for companies that want to indicate whether their products contain gene technology products. Copies of the draft standard and information about the development process are available from CGSB's Web site.

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