Just Label It! Campaign Leading Fight to Force FDA to Require Labels On Genetically Engineered Foods7/3/2013 By Lin Merage
As the CEO and Business Manager for an eco-friendly product and food retailer, I have a deep personal interest in organizations focused on encouraging healthy change in our nation’s food industry. Last week I learned that the Just Label It! (JLI) initiative received its one-millionth signature on a petition asking that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) require labels on all genetically modified foods. Genetically modified foods derive from genetically engineered organisms, which are changed through selective breeding, exposure to radiation or chemicals, and other methods to create larger agricultural yields. Since JLI’s founding in October 2011, the grassroots campaign has received significant consumer support, showing Americans’ general dissatisfaction and concern with GM foods. In fact, a study commissioned by JLI found that 92 percent of Americans from a cross section of political backgrounds, including Democrats, Republicans, and Independents, favored labeling. For more information on JLI, or to join the cause, visit www.justlabelit.org. About the Author: Lin Merage founded is a sustainable entrepreneur with the goal of finding high-quality, environmentally friendly products.
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AuthorA longtime advocate for sustainable living, Lin Merage currently serves as the CEO of Nature-In-Sync Real Estate, a company that retrofits buildings and homes using a variety of green and non-toxic materials. Archives
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