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Federal legislation that would require food labels to identify genetically engineered ingredients was introduced Wednesday, adding to growing efforts at the state level.
The bill, introduced by Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., and Rep. Peter DeFazio, D-Ore., would require the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to require food manufacturers to clearly label genetically engineered foods.
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Additional Reading:
- Scaremongerers Unite!: Genetically Engineered Food Right-to-Know Act Introduced in Congress, Reason.com.
- GMO labeling goes to Washington, Genetic Literacy Project.