Foodstuffs produced from GMOs : compulsory indication on the labelling

OBJECTIVE: to make it compulsory to indicate on the labelling of certain foodstuffs produced from genetically modified organisms information other than that provided for by Directive 79/112/EEC. COMMUNITY MEASURE: Council Regulation (EC) No 1139/98. SUBSTANCE: the 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. These foods are subject to additional labelling requirements laid down in this Regulation. However, the requirements do not apply to foods which contain neither protein nor DNA resulting from genetic modification. A list of products not subject to the additional labelling requirements will be drawn up, taking account of technical developments, the opinion of the Scientific Committee on Food and any other relevant scientific advice. ENTRY INTO FORCE: 03/09/1998. �