FL S1700

Creates mandatory labeling requirements for genetically engineered (GE) raw foods and processed foods with GE ingredients, effective January 1, 2018, requiring clear statements on packaging or retail shelf displays.

Raw GE foods must display "genetically engineered" on the front label; processed foods must state "contains genetically engineered ingredients" or "may contain genetically engineered ingredients" followed by ingredient names.

Exempts certain foods from labeling requirements including organic-certified products, alcoholic beverages, foods with less than 0.5% GE ingredients, non-packaged restaurant food, and products certified by independent organizations like the Non-GMO Project.

Authorizes the Department of Health to adopt rules, select independent testing organizations, and assess civil penalties up to $5,000 per seed and $1,000 per retail package for violations, with minimum daily penalties based on 3% of violator's annual profit.

Allows citizens, municipalities, and political subdivisions to pursue injunctive relief against violators and the Department for non-enforcement, with prevailing parties entitled to recover reasonable costs and attorney fees.