Groups for Monsanto, PepsiCo and other major food companies are teaming to form the Coalition for Safe Affordable Food (CFSAF). The group hopes to create one national standard for Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) labeling and oppose efforts in various states that are pushing for better consumer information.
American farmers and representatives from a diverse group of industry and nongovernmental organizations form the Coalition for Safe Affordable Food (CFSAF) to advocate for Congressional action on a federal labeling solution for food and beverage products made with genetically modified ingredients (GMOs).
In a recent statewide ballot vote, a majority of Washington state voters opposed Initiative 522, a proposed law requiring all products with genetically modified (GMO) ingredients to be labeled.
Monsanto and five other genetically-modified seed manufactures launch www.GMOAnswers.com July 29. The website was created to answer questions and create transparency about GMOs.
