OCA Statement on Senate Bill to Preempt State GMO Labeling Laws

FINLAND, Minn. – The Organic Consumers Association (OCA) issued the following statement today on a bill introduced Friday, by Sen. Pat Roberts (R-Kan.), which would preempt Vermont and other states from enacting GMO labeling laws, and also substitute a voluntary federal standard for labeling foods that contain genetically modified organisms (GMOs):

Ronnie Cummins, international director of the Organic Consumers Association, said:

“The introduction of this bill is just another example of U.S. politicians doing the bidding of Monsanto and giant food corporations. It is an egregious attack on states’ rights, and consumer rights. The Organic Consumers Association will pull out all the stops to prevent this bill from passing in the Senate.