Food rules

REGULATIONS on marketing and labelling
genetically engineered and other 'novel'
foods have finally been agreed upon by
European Union (EIJ) ministers. The
legislation has now been passed over to
the European Parliament and is expected to face tougher scrutiny from
deputies zealous about biotechnology
products. The major furcre between ru
countries had been over the ways of
labelling the foods clearly. The environmental group, Friends of the Earth, have
voiced their grievance and resolved to
move the European Parliament on the
issue. The industry group, Senior
Advisory Group Biotechnology, have,
on the other hand, welcomed the
accord. All manufacturers now need
permission before hitting the market
with the new foods, excepting the ones
equivalent to existing standards.