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National and International Efforts Continue Against GMOs
On Thursday, Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin signed legislation making his state the first to require labeling of genetically modified organisms, or GMOs.
“We are pleased at the amount of public input we received during the rulemaking process — from industry and consumers — and are glad that, with the formal adoption of this rule, we are giving ample time for food manufacturers and retailers to prepare for the law to take effect in just over fourteen months,” said Vermont Attorney General Bill Sorrell in a statement.
Sixty-four countries across the world have adopted GMO-labeling rules, while 26 others have issued full or partial bans on GMO use, including France, India, and Mexico.
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