The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) said it commends the House Agriculture Committee for its hearing today that will examine the cost and impacts of mandatory biotechnology labeling laws.
“There’s no question that a patchwork of state food laws across the country with different labeling mandates and requirements will create confusion for consumers, cause significant new costs for Americans, and lead to critical problems for our nation’s grocery supply chain,” said Pamela Bailey, president and CEO of GMA. “Congress must pass a bipartisan bill this year to ensure Americans continue to have access to consistent science-based standards for food labeling, and today’s hearing reinforces the need for a federal solution.”