The U.S. Senate has voted against a proposal that would have granted each state the authority to require labeling on foods containing genetically engineered ingredients. In fact, the proposal was defeated by a three-to-one margin. The amendment was one of more than 70 included in the 2012 Farm Bill, which was passed on June 21st.The decision is encouraging, says ACSH's Dr. Elizabeth Whelan. "It suggests that legislators are paying attention to the scientific evidence instead of unfounded fears," she says.
The U.S. Senate has voted against a proposal that would have granted each state the authority to require labeling on foods containing genetically engineered ingredients. In fact, the proposal was defeated by a three-to-one margin. The amendment was one of more than 70 included in the 2012 Farm Bill, which was passed on June 21st.
The decision is encouraging, says ACSH's Dr. Elizabeth Whelan. "It suggests that legislators are paying attention to the scientific evidence instead of unfounded fears," she says. "In this case, at least, the Senators have placed an emphasis on science and innovation."
