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A discussion paper by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs and the New Zealand Food Safety Authority on the development of a voluntary GM free labelling system for food and food products was released on 11 April 2003 and is available on the Ministry of Consumer Affairs website. The paper results from a recommendation of the Royal Commission on Genetic Modification.
Discussion Paper on Voluntary GM-Free Labelling
http://www.nzfsa.govt.nz/policy-law/consultation/dp-vol-gm-free- lab/index.htm
The discussion paper raises issues that need to be addressed in the development of a voluntary GM free labelling system such as defining what GM free might mean, what information a labelling system could (or should) provide, the purpose of a voluntary labelling system and options for a voluntary labelling system. The paper also specifically asks stakeholders to indicate whether they are willing to contribute to development of a labelling system.
Submissions on the discussion paper close on Friday, 30th May.
If you would like a hard copy of this document please contact:
Ministry of Consumer Affairs P O Box 1473 Wellington Phone: 04 474 2750 Fax: 04 473 9400 Email: mcainfo@mca.govt.nz