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MI HR0193

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

6/20/2013

Primary Sponsor

Sarah Roberts

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Origin

House of Representatives

97th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Urges the Food and Drug Administration to require labeling on genetically modified foods and permit non-genetically modified foods to be labeled as GMO-free
  • Cites concerns that genetic engineering using recombinant DNA technology may pose risks due to unpredictable gene insertion locations that could cause mutations, toxins, or allergens
  • References polling data showing only one-third of Americans consider genetically modified foods safe and that Americans overwhelmingly support federal labeling requirements
  • Asserts consumers should have freedom of choice regarding food safety and health, similar to current nutrition labeling requirements for fat, sugar, and salt content
  • Directs transmission of the resolution to the FDA Commissioner, President of the Senate, Speaker of the House, and Michigan's congressional delegation

Legislative Description

A resolution to urge the Food and Drug Administration to require that genetically modified foods be labeled as such and to allow non-genetically modified foods to be labeled as GMO-free.

Food and Drug Administration

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Agriculture

6/20/2013

Committee Referrals

Agriculture6/20/2013

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