Are genetically modified foods labelled?
In Canada, genetically modified foods (GM foods) are not labelled. Health Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency share the responsibility of food labelling. Here is a summary of their guidelines for labelling GM foods: • Mandatory labelling is required when there is a safety concern e.g., if it causes allergies or changes in the nutrition of the GM food. • Voluntary labelling is permitted to meet market-place demand. It can be done under the current Food and Drugs Act. • Labelling must be understandable and truthful.
