Canada draft the standard of genetically modified label
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Last Update: 2002-04-05
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Source: Internet
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Introduction: standards Canada has proposed a draft standard for the labeling of genetically modified food or non genetically modified food The draft, which took two years to complete, aims to ensure that statements in labels or advertisements are consistent with the set parameters, according to standards Canada The government does not advocate mandatory labeling of all genetically modified foods, but requires standards Canada to establish voluntary standards after consultation with food manufacturers The scope of the draft standard does not include food produced from processed feeders, biofeeds or genetically modified livestock feed Labels and advertisements for genetically modified foods should indicate external sources for more information, such as Internet sites or toll free phone numbers This information includes the source of the genetic material used, the specific methods used to produce genetic changes, and the methods used to verify these contents All of this information should also appear on labels or advertisements, and food manufacturers must be able to verify requirements for genetically modified or non genetically modified foods, according to the Canadian Bureau of standards Vpr (author:) to feed Weibo to:
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