Tuesday, August 17, 2010

The Genetically Engineered Food Right to Know Act

Kucinich Announces Right to Know Legislation in Wake of Alfalfa Supreme Court Ruling

By Rep. Dennis Kucinich (D-OH)  -  June 21, 2010

Congressman Dennis Kucinich (D-OH), a long-time advocate of family farmers and organic foods, today made the following statement after the Supreme Court voted 7-1 to allow the experimental planting of genetically modified alfalfa seed before an environmental review is completed:

"Today the Supreme Court ruled that when it comes to genetically modified organisms, we as consumers, have to wait until the damage is done and obvious, before we can act to protect health and the environment, even if that damage could be irreversible.

"Haven't we learned from the catastrophe in the Gulf of the dangers of technological arrogance, of proceeding ahead with technologies without worrying about the consequences?  Why do we continue to throw precaution to the wind?

"Tomorrow I will introduce three bills this week that will provide a comprehensive regulatory framework for all Genetically Engineered (GE) plants, animals, bacteria, and other organisms.  To ensure we can maximize benefits and minimize hazards, Congress must provide a comprehensive regulatory framework for all GE products.

  Structured as a common-sense precaution to ensure GE foods do no harm, these bills will ensure that consumers are protected, food safety measures are strengthened, farmers' rights are better protected and biotech companies are responsible for their products," said Kucinich.

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