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National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Law Goes Into Effect

The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Law requires the labeling of bioengineered foods, which much of the public knows as GMOs. The law was passed in June of 2016 near the end of the Obama…

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University of Connecticut Launches Science of GMOs

The University of Connecticut has launched a site that talks about the science of GMOs in layman's terms. The site covers how are GMOs made, how they are regulated, and food safety as well as other…

Cane stalk and beet pouring sugar into bowls labeled "Cane sugar" and "Beet sugar."

Engineering Honesty: USDA Moves to Disclose “GMOs”

The National Bioengineered Disclosure Law was signed by president Obama on July 29, 2016. The law gives USDA 2 years to develop the details for food manufactures to comply with disclosure and gives…

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GMO Labels Won't Make Your Food Safer

There have been millions of dollars spent on both sides of the GMO labeling debate. Beth Skwarecki suggests that GMO labels will not help you avoid pesticides, won't eliminate "superweeds", won't…

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Food Labels Need to Be Based on Sound Science, Not Fear

By Janet Collins, Ph.D.October 19, 2015Food is an emotional topic. Parents want to know that the food they put on the table is safe and nutritious. As an industry, and as parents ourselves, we…