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2008-09-18 | permalink
New law will enforce labelling of contents of GMO foods in South Africa
Labelling of the genetically modified contents of food will become mandatory once the Consumer Protection Bill is implemented, and producers, importers, distributors and retailers will be held liable for any damage these products might cause. Parliament’s trade and industry committee decided to include these controversial provisions in the bill yesterday despite strong opposition by the health and agriculture departments and despite the technical complexity entailed.
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2008-09-18 | permalink
New law will enforce labelling of contents of GMO foods in South Africa
Labelling of the genetically modified contents of food will become mandatory once the Consumer Protection Bill is implemented, and producers, importers, distributors and retailers will be held liable for any damage these products might cause. Parliament’s trade and industry committee decided to include these controversial provisions in the bill yesterday despite strong opposition by the health and agriculture departments and despite the technical complexity entailed.
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