FDA Issues Guidance on Voluntary Labeling of Genetically Engineered Foods
The Food and Drug Administration on Nov. 24 announced a new guidance document on the labeling of genetically engineered plant-derived foods (here), as well as a draft guidance on the labeling of GE salmon (here). The guidance clarify the use…
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of GE claims in light of requirements that statements not be false or misleading, recommending the use of terms like “bioengineered,” “genetically engineered” and “genetically modified through use of modern biotechnology” rather than “genetically modified (GM)” or “genetically modified organism (GMO).” The guidance on food derived from genetically engineered plants (here) also recommends that manufacturers steer clear of claims that their foods are “free” of genetically engineered products, given the implication that GE ingredients must be entirely absent. Both the guidance on food derived from plants and the draft guidance on GE Atlantic salmon (here) highlight the importance of being able to substantiate GE labeling claims through documentation.