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Subject: EU adopts controversial labeling law for gene food
Date: Wed, 27 May 1998 08:30:42 -0500
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EU adopts controversial labeling law for gene food

European Union farm ministers approved controversial plans Tuesday =
obliging manufacturers to label foods containing genetically modified =
corn and soya. The plans were drawn up by the EU's executive Commission =
in response to complaints from consumers, still reeling from Europe's =
mad cow crisis, that they no longer knew what they were eating or =
whether it was safe. Some 60% of processed foods contain soybean =
derivatives. Many others contain corn derivatives. Despite winning =
ministerial approval, the labeling plans are likely to remain =
controversial. Under the rules, all foods containing gene-changed DNA or =
proteins must carry a clear label
http://www.infobeat.com/stories/cgi/story.cgi?id=3D2554336372-830

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