Vermont AG Adopts Rule Mandating “Produced with Genetic Engineering” Label

Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.
April 24, 2015

Vermont Attorney General William Sorrell has reportedly adopted a
final rule implementing the state’s new law requiring the labeling of
foods produced partially or entirely with genetic engineering (GE).

“We are pleased at the amount of public input we received during the
rulemaking process – from industry and consumers – and are glad that,
with the formal adoption of this rule, we are giving ample time for food
manufacturers and retailers to prepare for the law to take effect in just
over fourteen months,” Sorrell was quoted as saying.

Among other things, Consumer Protection Rule 121 provides specific
details about how the GE label must appear on processed food,
exemptions from the labeling requirement, and enforcement and
penalties. The rule takes effect on July 1, 2016. See Office of the Attorney
General Press Release, April 20, 2015.

Issue 562

Categories: Issue 562, Legislation, Regulations and Standards
Tags: GMO, labeling, Vermont

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