GMO Labeling Movement Growing Despite Prop 37 Loss
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
The defeat in California of a measure to require labeling of genetically modified ingredients galvanized supporters who are pushing for similar initiatives in other states. Trade groups are working to keep controversial elements, like a bounty hunter provision, out of future efforts, and avoid a patchwork of state regulations.
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