S.229 - A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require labeling of genetically-engineered fish.

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  • Official: A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require labeling of genetically-engineered fish. as introduced.

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Mark Begich

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1/31/2011--Introduced.Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to deem a food to be misbranded if it contains genetically-engineered fish unless the food bears a label stating that fact.

Organizations Supporting S.229

  • Friends of the Earth
  • Codex Fund
  • Planning and Conservation League
  • American Anti-Vivisection Society
  • Center for Food Safety
  • Harvest Cooperative
  • ...and 7 more. See all.

Organizations Opposing S.229

  • American Veterinary Medical Association
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