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ND SCR4020
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Passed
3/24/2015
Primary Sponsor
Joe Miller
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AI Summary
- Urges Congress to establish uniform federal food labeling standards, clarify voluntary labeling standards, and review foods derived from biotechnology
- Asserts that genetically modified crops and foods with genetically modified ingredients are safe for human consumption, as determined by the FDA, WHO, USDA, National Academy of Sciences, and other health organizations
- States that 70-80 percent of foods consumed in the United States contain genetically modified ingredients or are genetically modified whole products
- Argues that a patchwork of state and local mandatory labeling laws will increase manufacturing costs, require product reformulation, complicate distribution logistics, and result in higher food prices for consumers
- Directs the North Dakota Secretary of State to forward the resolution to the FDA Commissioner, USDA Secretary, and all members of the North Dakota Congressional Delegation
Legislative Description
A concurrent resolution urging Congress to establish food labeling standards, direct the clarification of voluntary food labeling standards, and provide for a review of foods derived through the use of biotechnology.
Last Action
Filed with Secretary Of State 03/24
3/24/2015
Committee Referrals
Agriculture1/29/2015
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