01 Oct '12, 1pm

List of countries that label GMOs Don't forget there are 28 countries in the European Union alone. #gmo

List of countries that label GMOs Don't forget there are 28 countries in the European Union alone. #gmo

European Union countries beoame the first to embrace labeling for genetically modified food. Companies must label all other food products and animal feed made with more than .9% of ingredients derived by genetically modified processes (including additives and flavorings). Current laws don’t cover genetically modified animals used as food (not yet on the market in Europe), though the European Food Safety Authority is currently working on proposed future guidelines.

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