Crusade For Genetically Engineered Food Labeling Continues

Law360, New York (March 13, 2014, 5:54 PM EDT) -- In 2012, California voters rejected mandatory labeling requirements for genetically engineered ("GE") foods. A ballot initiative under Proposition 37, "The California Right to Know Genetically Engineered Food Act," was defeated despite early polls that suggested significant public support for the measure. Now, the specter of California requiring GE labels, which could apply to 70 percent of foods on your local grocery store's shelves, is being revived in the form of State Senate Bill 1381. Introduced by Noreen Evans, D-Santa Rosa, on Feb. 21, 2014, SB 1381 is being promoted as a "simpler" and "cleaner" version of Proposition 37....

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