Foodstuffs produced from GMOs : compulsory indication on the labelling

1998/0811(CNS)
OBJECTIVE: to make it compulsory to indicate on the labelling of certain foodstuffs produced from genetically modified organisms particulars other than those provided for in Directive 79/112/EEC. SUBSTANCE: the proposal for a Regulation applies to foods and food ingredients which are to be delivered as such to the final consumer produced, in whole or in part, from: - genetically modified soya beans covered by Decision 96/281/EC; - genetically modified maize covered by Decision 97/28/EC. It is proposed that the above foodstuffs be subject to additional labelling requirements. �