A highly publicised Quebec government study has increased the likelihood of mandatory labelling for foods containing genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
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A coalition of Canadian farm, consumer and environmental groups made public the ministry of agriculture study, which confirmed labelling costs would be less than previously believed. The report says food sector costs will total some C$28m (US$24.25m), not industry’s figure of C$200m.
The coalition says no significant negative impact is noted in countries with similar rules, and that the amounts pale in comparison to industry revenues. The government ordered the report after promising mandatory labelling four years ago. Local polls consistently show overwhelming support for the measure.
