How is genetically modified food labelling regulated?
Foodstuffs are labelled to enable consumers to obtain comprehensive information on the contents and the composition of food products, and to help them to make an informed choice. On the European level, the regulation (CE 1829/2003 and 1830/2003) on traceability and food labelling of GMO derived food was adopted on September 22, 2003. It complements Directive 2001/18 EC on safety and labelling of GMO food and other directives on food safety and food labelling. They comply with other international agreements on the safety and labelling of food, as defined in the Codex Alimentarius.
