Salem, Ore. -According to The Oregon Dairy Farmers Association located in Salem, the Oregon farming community has a reason to celebrate with the bipartisan support and passage of HR 1599 – The Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act by the House of Representatives.
This legislation will create a framework for voluntary labeling as opposed to different labeling protocols in every state. The challenges of a state-by-state labeling system would be extremely unmanageable and result in confusion and cost to the consumers.
“Despite the existing confusion over GMOs, there are many Oregonians who understand the importance of protecting our food supply through responsible scientific practices. When the farm community has access to crops that require less water and reduced chemical use, the benefits translate through the production, harvest and processing all the way to the grocery store where consumers can choose from a variety of products.” – The Oregon Dair Farmers Association.
HR 1599 creates a voluntary, non-GMO label that will be overseen by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), similar to the USDA Organic program. It will provide consumers with the information and ability to select foods they desire.
The Oregon Dairy Farmers Association appreciates the support of Congressman Schrader and Congressman Walden in the passage of HR 1599. We now look forward to this legislation moving to the Senate for debate and passage.
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