Vermont leading the way on GMO labeling laws

February 29 2012, www.articles.mercola.com | “Vermont has recently introduced bill H.722, requiring labeling of foods containing genetically engineered ingredients. Such products would also be prohibited from using advertising or promotional material that states or implies that the food is “natural”. If passed, the bill will take effect in 2014.”

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Yet another US bill, introduced this time in Vermont, calling for GMO labelling. Other US states pushing for mandatory labelling include California, Michigan and Washington.
New Vermont GMO Labeling Policy Officially Introduced
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The new Vermont bill will require genetically modified (GM) foods to be properly labeled, so consumer will be informed.
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Vermont Introduces Monumental GMO Labeling Legislation

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wakeup-world.com, 2/10/12
Vermont has taken the initiative against Monsanto and other biotechnology corporations in launching new legislation that would require the labeling of products containing genetically modified ingredients.

Senator pushes for GMO labeling in Washington State

January 17, 2012, www.naturalnews.com | “Federal regulatory officials continue to disregard concerns about genetically-modified organisms.  As a result, individual states are having to craft their own GMO labeling legislation, including a new bill recently introduced in Washington State that would mandate GMO labeling beginning in 2014.”

“Any food product containing GMOs will have to bear a list outlining which ingredients are natural and which ingredients are GMO. Several other GMO labeling bills have also been introduced in the state legislature.”
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GoodNews FortheEarth ‎”~ Thanks for posting this! Seems to be lots of things going on against GMOs. It’s hard to keep track of it all. EVERYONE … PLEASE SEND US INFO ON MORE STORIES LIKE THIS.”
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ECJ rules against Monsanto over inactive DNA in soymeal

July 9, 2010, www.foodnavigator.com | “The European Court of Justice this week ruled that Monsanto cannot claim patent protection in Europe for inactive DNA sequences in imported GM soymeal, a judgement that lawyers believe could stimulate more imports of produce with inactive DNA.”

~ A MONSANTO DEFEAT IN EUROPE
European Court of Justice rules against Monsanto over inactive DNA in soymeal
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The European Court of Justice this week ruled that Monsanto cannot claim patent protection in Europe for inactive DNA sequences in imported GM soymeal, a judgement that lawyers believe could stimulate more imports of produce with inactive DNA.
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