2013-06-11 | permalink

Mixed reactions on adoption of first U.S. State GE food labelling law in Connecticut (USA)

An “army of lobbyists” led by Monsanto Company helped convince Connecticut lawmakers to water down the nation’s first GMO labeling law. Though the mere fact that the Connecticut General Assembly passed a GMO labeling bill is a step in the right direction, the full story is a disturbing reminder of how powerful the biotech lobby really is. [...] lobbyists led by Monsanto Company and the Biotechnology Industry Organization trade association succeeded in neutering the law by launching a large-scale lobbying campaign aimed at state lawmakers, who were convinced in part by the lobby to add requirements that two triggers be met in order for the law to go into effect.

• International Business Times, USA: ‘Army of lobbyists’ led by Monsanto helped neuter GMO labeling law In Connecticut
• CT.com, USA: Monsanto and Malloy: Big foods wins a compromise on GMOs
• The Huffington Post, USA: How grassroots advocates beat the biotech and food lobbies
• Delta Farm Press, USA: Connecticut passes GMO labeling law - sort of
• Food Navigator, USA: The path to Washington passes through the states, GMO labeling advocate says
• Food and Drug Administration, USA (FDA): FDA’s role in regulating safety of GE foods
• Yahoo! Finance, USA: On GMO labeling, Conn. needs other states to act