By Associated Press GM food must carry a label, politicians in the American state of Vermont have decided. It is the first US state to make labelling a legal requirement. The legislation, which is to come into force in 2016, was welcomed as a ‘momentous decision’ by campaigners concerned about the health and environmental impacts of ‘Frankenfood’. Several other US states are now considering following Vermont’s lead. From mid-2016, Vermont will require all food that has been genetically modified to be clearly labelled The Vermont law takes effect in mid-2016, but opponents said shortly after the bill signing that they would file a lawsuit.
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Vermont has become the first US state to require labelling on GM foods
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However Grocery Manufacturers' Association says there is no case for it
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GM supporters argue foods are safe, and allow farmers to produce more
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'We are asking people all across @placeholder, and all across the great state of Vermont, to go to (the website) and make a donation, so that we can win the Vermont food fight fund fight not only for Vermont, but for America,' Shumlin said.
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'We are asking people all across America, and all across the great state of Vermont, to go to (the website) and make a donation, so that we can win the Vermont food fight fund fight not only for @placeholder, but for America,' Shumlin said.