It said the law would pre-empt almost 100 state laws governing carcinogen labeling. CSPI cited a report by the Congressional Budget Office that said the law would adversely affect food safety and labeling requirements in 30 states.
In addition, FDA would spend more than $100 million over 5 years to implement the waivers contained in the legislation. The Association of Food and Drug Officials expressed fear that the law would hamper their abilities to respond to a terrorist attack on the food supply.
