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11.07.2007 | permalink

EU Parliament clears rules to label flavourings and enzymes produced by GMOs

The European Parliament said it has approved new regulations, with amendments, aimed at simplifying and updating the dozen or so current EU laws on food additives. The legislation now goes to the Council of Ministers, which is expected to carry out its first reading in the autumn. [...] Parliament said flavourings and enzymes should be used only if there is a benefit to the consumer and, if they are made from GMOs, the label must say so.

• Forbes, USA: EU Parliament clears food additive rules with amendments