BELARUS NEWS AND ANALYSIS

DATE:

15/09/2008

Belarus: information about GMO content in food products to be identified at price labels

Information about content of genetically modified components in food products will be identified at the price labels in the stores in Belarus since September 12, €grobel.By reported.

The governmental resolution No 1115, coming into force since September 12, foresees provision that obligates the seller "in case of content of genetically modified components in food products to additionally inform customers about GMO content, identify it on the price labels by any other ways (using labels, stickers or posters) ", the Ministry of Trade of Belarus reported.

Earlier this information was only stipulated on the consumer packaging.

Information about GMO content should be identified on the price labels with red color and larger print than the product name, the Ministry of Trade informed.

Source:

http://www.freshplaza.com/news_detail.asp?id=28645

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