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2007-01-08 | permalink
Sri Lanka enforces labelling of GM food
Sri Lanka brought in labelling regulations from Jan 1 to ensure stricter control of Genetically Modified (GM) food but it's a far cry from the original plan to altogether ban GM food. Under new rules by the Health Ministry, all GM food or food that includes GM organisms must be labelled to state that they are GM modified. If the products are GM or contain GM organisms, the sellers or importers have to specify so. If they fail to do so they are liable to a fine of up to 10,000 rupees (US$100).
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2007-01-08 | permalink
Sri Lanka enforces labelling of GM food
Sri Lanka brought in labelling regulations from Jan 1 to ensure stricter control of Genetically Modified (GM) food but it's a far cry from the original plan to altogether ban GM food. Under new rules by the Health Ministry, all GM food or food that includes GM organisms must be labelled to state that they are GM modified. If the products are GM or contain GM organisms, the sellers or importers have to specify so. If they fail to do so they are liable to a fine of up to 10,000 rupees (US$100).
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