To: President Donald Trump, The United States House of Representatives, and The United States Senate
Oppose the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act
The Association of American Indian Farmers (AAIF), a non-profit organization representing Native American farmers and their families with members nationwide, urge you to oppose the “Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act” (also known as the “Deny Americans the Right to Know (DARK) Act”).
Why is this important?
The Association of American Indian Farmers (AAIF) strongly supports mandatory labeling of genetically engineered foods (commonly called “GMOs”). But in spite of its name, the “Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act” undermines labeling by:
• Preempting state GMO labeling laws;
• Codifying existing voluntary labeling systems; and
• Restricting the Food and Drug Administration’s ability to require national mandatory labeling.
As farmers, AAIF members and families know firsthand that consumers are demanding more information about the food they feed their families – not less.
AAIF stands with the vast majority of Americans who are in favor of labeling GMOs. Because the “Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act” does not require GMO labels, we urge you to oppose the bill.
• Preempting state GMO labeling laws;
• Codifying existing voluntary labeling systems; and
• Restricting the Food and Drug Administration’s ability to require national mandatory labeling.
As farmers, AAIF members and families know firsthand that consumers are demanding more information about the food they feed their families – not less.
AAIF stands with the vast majority of Americans who are in favor of labeling GMOs. Because the “Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act” does not require GMO labels, we urge you to oppose the bill.