HI HCR151

Urges food manufacturers to label all genetically modified or engineered food products sold, offered for sale, or distributed in Hawaii as "genetically-engineered food products"

Cites a University of Hawaii poll showing 72% of Hawaii residents consider labeling of genetically modified fruit very important

Notes that the European Union, Japan, and China already require labeling of genetically engineered foods

States that mandatory labeling could limit seed dispersal from genetically engineered crops and mitigate environmental and agricultural contamination impacts

Directs certified copies be sent to the Governor, Board of Agriculture Chairperson, Director of Health, Hawaii Farm Bureau Federation, and Hawaii Agriculture Research Center