Right to know what's in our food!

In this time when allergies run rampant and we are beginning to realize the danger of certain natural and man-made substances, it is incumbant that we change food labeling laws. We are asking simply that the companies that feed us be required to a full disclosure of the ingredients of their products. We find it unacceptable that currently many potentially harmful ingredients can be hidden under lump naming systems under such labels as natural and/or artificial flavorings. Key ingredients such as monosodium glutamate are often hidden under such monikers causing all types of health issues for innocent people who would like to be able to know what is in their products. Additionally, laws should be changed to reflect reality with regards to label claims. Items containing hydrogenated oils below a certain threshold should not be able to be legally mislabeled free of transfats as this is false and misleading even if a very small of transfats exist in the product. The same should go for other types of fats in the use of the label "fat free". The definition of "free" should legally be the same as the dictionary's meaning i.e., none! Therefor a fat-free product should be in fact free of all fats. We feel that this will help safeguard the health of ourselves and our children as well as help people confidently eat knowing that they are assuredly not compromising their religious, moral, or health beliefs.