GMA plans to ask FDA to develop criteria for accuracy and substantiation of label claims for nonbiotech foods or food ingredients.
Nonbiotech food claims
The current controversy over biotech foods may prompt some manufacturers to make nonbiotech food claims. Speaking at a March meeting sponsored by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, a GMA spokesperson said guidelines for voluntary nonbiotech claims are needed to ensure that the claims do not mislead consumers about the composition, safety or quality of the labeled food or falsely imply that other products are less safe.
Apr 30th, 2000
