Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 18 November 2004
20 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the explorations that are being conducted by the consumer liaison panel in relation to the use of labels for genetically modified produce; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29326/04]
View answerThe consumer liaison panel, at its first meeting in October under its new chairperson Ms Marian Finucane, in dealing with the issue of labelling of GM foods decided to explore the possibility of developing a unique symbol as a clear method of identifying GM produce. The chief specialist on biotechnology within the FSAI is today briefing the consumer liaison panel on the current legislation and options open to them in relation to the labelling of GM foods within the EU. The labelling of foods containing GM products is legislated for under EU Regulation 1829/EC on genetically modified food and feed which insists that any food containing or consisting of GMOs in a proportion of 0.9% or more must be labelled in accordance with the requirements of that regulation.
