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Sponsor urges state role on genetically engineered labeling even as federal rule now sets disclosure standard
Summary
Representative Cindy Quint reintroduced a measure to reassert state authority for labeling genetically engineered foods and to prompt discussion of evolving biotechnology in the food supply; DACF explained the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard and upcoming mandatory compliance dates.
Representative Cindy Quint presented LD 12 57, a bill intended to renew legislative attention to labeling of genetically engineered (now described in federal law as “bioengineered”) food products. Quint said many Mainers want clearer disclosures on ingredients and growing technologies, and raised questions about new developments—cloned or cell‑cultured meat, mRNA technologies and patented bioengineered organisms—and how the state should respond.
Federal preemption and agency testimony: Multiple agency witnesses clarified that…
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