The traceability and labeling scheme puts a black mark on any biotech product.
Ours simply complements what USDA has done. I think what USDA is doing is great, but the private sector needs to step up and help USDA spread its message.
Companies knew the trans fat labeling rule was coming. We've had quite a bit of time to be in compliance.
If one state has better science or legislation, then they should bring it to the national level and it would apply to everyone.
It does not relate to other state labeling requirements, including Ohio's labeling requirements for honey or Alaska's regulations regarding farm-raised and salmon labeling.
The legislation addresses only food safety tolerances and warning label requirements. It does not relate to other state labeling requirements.
I don't know of a company that didn't look at reformulation.
We want to make sure Americans have the best foods available and the safest food supply. This legislation would help build on that history, and hopefully improve it.
We saw it as an opportunity for GMA to help promote USDA's nutritional message.
The goal of this legislation is to ensure that all consumers get the same information about food safety on packaged foods regardless of what state they're in. Something can't be safe in one state but considered unsafe in another.
