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Sherman A1

(38,958 posts) Wed Jun 5, 2013, 04:38 AM Jun 2013

Connecticut Sets Precedent With GMO Legislation

HARTFORD, Conn. — Connecticut will require manufacturers to label genetically modified foods, but only after four other states — including one that borders Connecticut — enact similar measures. In addition, any combination of Northeastern states with a combined population of at least 20 million must mandate GMO labeling.

The State's House and Senate leaders compromised on the bill that's expected to be signed by Gov. Dannel Malloy once the provisions are included, according to reports.

“This bill strikes an important balance by ensuring the consumers’ right to know what is in their food while shielding our small businesses from liability that could leave them at a competitive disadvantage,” said Malloy in a statement.

GM foods sold in Connecticut will bear the message “Produced with Genetic Engineering.”

Read More: http://supermarketnews.com/laws-amp-regulations/connecticut-sets-precedent-gmo-legislation#ixzz2VKT9mfxA

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Connecticut Sets Precedent With GMO Legislation (Original Post) Sherman A1 Jun 2013 OP

So Connecticut won't enact the GMO labeling until Cha Jun 2013 #1

It appears to be the case Sherman A1 Jun 2013 #2

You're right, Sherman. Cha Jun 2013 #3

More feel-good talk/legislation with no action. East Coast Pirate Jun 2013 #4

Cha

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1. So Connecticut won't enact the GMO labeling until

Reply to Sherman A1 (Original post)

Wed Jun 5, 2013, 05:25 AM

Jun 2013

the four other States do it? I'm a bit confused. I want to say Yay, Connecticut because of this.. "GM foods sold in Connecticut will bear the message “Produced with Genetic Engineering.” but then it states:

..but only after four other states — including one that borders Connecticut — enact similar measures. In addition, any combination of Northeastern states with a combined population of at least 20 million must mandate GMO labeling.