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2007-02-06 | permalink
Organic firms slam GM label plan
Rules for labelling food"s genetically modified (GM) content do not go far enough, say organic producers. The government wants labels to show all produce with more than a 0.9% GM element, but green groups say the threshold should be nearer 0.1%.
The Conservatives back that call, saying customers need to have "clear information" to ensure trust in food.
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2007-02-06 | permalink
Organic firms slam GM label plan
Rules for labelling food"s genetically modified (GM) content do not go far enough, say organic producers. The government wants labels to show all produce with more than a 0.9% GM element, but green groups say the threshold should be nearer 0.1%.
The Conservatives back that call, saying customers need to have "clear information" to ensure trust in food.
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