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Rokita Statement On Passage Of H.r. 1599, The Safe And Accurate Food Labeling Act

Statement

Date: July 23, 2015
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Food Processing and Sales

Today the House overwhelmingly passed H.R. 1599, the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act, a bill Rep. Todd Rokita (IN-04) co-sponsored. H.R. 1599 is a bipartisan bill that provides clarity and uniformity for the labeling of food products containing genetically modified organisms (GMOs), seeking to eliminate confusion among consumers. Following the passage of H.R. 1599, Rep. Rokita issued the following statement:

"We must strike a balance between government regulation of the private sector and consumer protections for the health and safety of all Americans. Nothing prohibits organic and non-GMO food companies from advertising said facts so that consumers can be fully informed.

"I have heard from Hoosier food producers and farmers who are concerned that conflicting labeling food standards across states are driving up production costs. This is why a single federal standard is necessary to promote interstate commerce and protect Hoosier jobs," said Rep. Rokita.


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