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Labeling of Genetically Modified Foods (CRS Report for Congress)

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Release Date Jan. 18, 2001
Report Number RS20507
Report Type Report
Authors Donna U. Vogt and Brian A. Jackson, Domestic Social Policy Division
Source Agency Congressional Research Service
Summary:

Congressional interest in the labeling of genetically modified foods (GM foods) has been rising. Congress took no action on the two bills that were introduced in the 106th Congress to mandate labeling of all genetically modified crops and foods, but will likely debate other proposals in the 107th Congress This report focuses specifically on views surrounding the labeling of GM foods.