Senate Reaches Deal On GMO Labeling

Senators have a bipartisan deal to require labeling of genetically modified ingredients nationally, a week before Vermont’s Labeling law goes into effect.  The deal announced Thursday by Pat Roberts and Debbie Stabenow would require labeling of GMOs, in packaged foods nationwide.  But it would be more lenient than Vermont's law, allowing food companies to use a text label, a symbol or electronic label accessed by smartphone.  Vermont's law would require items to be labeled "produced with genetic engineering."

The agreement couldn't become law before Vermont's law kicks in July 1, since the House is on vacation until July 5^th.

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