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In an effort to unify the disparate labelling systems for genetically modified foods and replace state-specific rules on label disclosure for these products, the U.
S.
Department of Agriculture (USDA) now requires these foods to be labeled "bioengineered
.
" They may also carry QR codes or phone numbers to help consumers find more information online or over the phone
.
S.
Department of Agriculture (USDA) now requires these foods to be labeled "bioengineered
.
" They may also carry QR codes or phone numbers to help consumers find more information online or over the phone
.
The changes are part of the USDA National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard, which went into effect in January 2020
.
Previously, labelling requirements for foods containing genetically modified ingredients were handled on a state-by-state basis, but the new rules are designed to avoid state patchwork of labelling regulations
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Previously, labelling requirements for foods containing genetically modified ingredients were handled on a state-by-state basis, but the new rules are designed to avoid state patchwork of labelling regulations
.
At present, some foods on the market are genetically modified products, including apples, rapeseed, corn, eggplant, papaya, pineapple, potatoes and salmon, and most vegetables, fruits, grains, seeds and beans are free of genetically modified ingredients
.
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The new rules require food manufacturers, retailers and importers to disclose whether their food contains bioengineered ingredients, and "genetically modified" will no longer appear on labels
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Other types of official certifications such as "Non-GMO Project Certification" and "USDA Organic Certification" will still be allowed
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Dietary supplement manufacturers must also comply with the new labeling rule, although restaurants and other foodservice businesses are not required to comply with it
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Dietary supplement manufacturers must also comply with the new labeling rule, although restaurants and other foodservice businesses are not required to comply with it
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The USDA says the "bioengineered" food labelling standard is designed to deliver the necessary information to consumers while minimising costs for companies
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The USDA sets some margin for error in the standard, setting the "accidental" presence of bioengineered ingredients to a 5 percent float, meaning that highly processed foods made from genetically modified crops, such as candy, cooking oils and Soda water, if it contains less than 5% bioengineered ingredients, will be exempt from this rule
.
By comparison, the EU's standard for "accidental" presence of bioengineered ingredients is 0.
9%
.
.
The USDA sets some margin for error in the standard, setting the "accidental" presence of bioengineered ingredients to a 5 percent float, meaning that highly processed foods made from genetically modified crops, such as candy, cooking oils and Soda water, if it contains less than 5% bioengineered ingredients, will be exempt from this rule
.
By comparison, the EU's standard for "accidental" presence of bioengineered ingredients is 0.
9%
.
