Politics & Government
Rep. Canario Introduces GMO Labeling Bill Again
"Rhode Island consumers have the right to know whether the foods they purchase were produced with genetic engineering," he said.
STATE HOUSE, RI—A bill that would require foods made with genetically modified ingredients to be labeled in Rhode Island has been re-introduced in the state House of Representatives.
The bill’s sponsor, Rep. Dennis M. Canario (D-Dist. 71, Portsmouth, Little Compton, Tiverton), said in a news release that “Rhode Island consumers have the right to know whether the foods they purchase were produced with genetic engineering so they can make informed purchasing decisions.”
The law would require packaged food or raw agricultural products to be labeled “produced with genetic engineering” effective on Jan. 1, 2017.
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Known as the “Genetically Engineered Raw and Packaged Food Labeling Act,” the legislation was held for further study last year.
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Co-sponsors include Rep. Raymond A. Hull (D-Dist. 6, Providence, North Providence), Rep. Deborah Ruggiero (D-Dist. 74, Jamestown, Middletown), Rep. Lauren H. Carson (D-Dist. 75, Newport), and Rep. Anastasia P. Williams (D-Dist. 9, Providence).
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