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Next step for GMO labeling measure is U.S. Senate

A measure to institute a nationwide GMO labeling standard has yet to be introduced in the U.S. Senate, but that’s the next step before the bill becomes law.  The Safe and Affordable Food Labeling Act passed the House Thursday with bi-partisan support as well as bi-partisan opposition.

Forty-five Democrats supported the bill, and 12 Republicans were against it.  The act prevents states from enforcing requirements to label foods containing GMO ingredients, while setting up a process for indicating that foods are non-GMO.

Supporters say that labeling foods as GMO gives a negative connotation  even though the scientific community and U.S. Food and Drug Administration have said there’s no nutritional difference.  Those in opposition say the bill stands in the way of people knowing what’s in their food and have nicknamed the measure the “Deny Americans the Right to Know Act,” or the Dark Act.

The House vote was 275 to 150.

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