Re: Mandatory labeling

From: Mike Lorrey (mlorrey@datamann.com)
Date: Thu Jul 11 2002 - 15:08:48 MDT


spike66 wrote:
>
> Could not the aims of all be achieved by encouraging the
> makers of non-GM foods to label them as such? Then
> perhaps they could charge more, assuming people buy it.
> This solution would require no new laws or watchdog agencies,
> as the current laws against false adversing would apply.

That is my point, however, it doesn't go far enough. Hybridized plants
and animals are similarly 'genetically modified', even though in a more
haphazard and hit-or-miss fashion that intentional design. No non-GM
food product should use hybridized species.



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