GMO Labeling Legislation Proceeds in Vermont Legislature

Vermont’s House Agriculture Committee has reportedly passed by an 8-3
vote legislation (H.112) that would require producers to label raw agricultural
and processed food products that are genetically engineered. Milk, meat and
ready-to-eat foods would be exempt from the labeling. The bill now moves to
the House Judiciary Committee for consideration.

If passed, the legislation would evidently take effect 18 months after at least
two other states adopt similar proposals, or 24 months after its passage in
Vermont—whichever comes first. Previous versions of GMO labeling bills
introduced in Vermont in 2011 and 2012 were defeated. See Addison County
Independent, March 4, 2013.