To: The Mississippi State House, The Mississippi State Senate, and Governor Phil Bryant
Mississippi - Mandatory GMO Genetically Modified Organism Labeling Campaign
We, the people of Mississippi, deserve the right to choose whether to buy genetically altered food items. We have model legislation ready to be sponsored by our representatives.
Genetically engineered food is unlabeled, untested, and virtually everywhere. This means that consumers have no idea whether or not the food they are buying is genetically engineered. Furthermore, there have been no long-term studies done to test for potentially harmful effects on humans. Consumers have a right to know if the food they are consuming is genetically engineered and safe.
Mandatory labeling of genetically engineered food allows people to make informed choices about what they purchase. With labeling of genetically engineered foods, consumers can ensure the nutritional health, quality and methods of production are aligned with their principles and standards. We all deserve to have that knowledge when we decide what to eat.
The GMO industry would have you believe that requiring labeling of genetically engineered foods places an undue financial burden on them. This argument is factually untrue. Studies have shown that the increase in cost to the consumer is negligible.
Genetically engineered food is unlabeled, untested, and virtually everywhere. This means that consumers have no idea whether or not the food they are buying is genetically engineered. Furthermore, there have been no long-term studies done to test for potentially harmful effects on humans. Consumers have a right to know if the food they are consuming is genetically engineered and safe.
Mandatory labeling of genetically engineered food allows people to make informed choices about what they purchase. With labeling of genetically engineered foods, consumers can ensure the nutritional health, quality and methods of production are aligned with their principles and standards. We all deserve to have that knowledge when we decide what to eat.
The GMO industry would have you believe that requiring labeling of genetically engineered foods places an undue financial burden on them. This argument is factually untrue. Studies have shown that the increase in cost to the consumer is negligible.
Why is this important?
Mississippi has joined 32 other states in a coalition to demand the labeling of our food products, many of which have identical legislation before their legislators in the 2013 session.