Vermont releases draft GMO labeling rules

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The Vermont attorney general’s office Wednesday released a draft of the rules it is writing to govern the state’s first-in-the-nation law to require the labeling of food made with genetically modified organisms.

The nine pages of rules lay out everything from definitions of “food” and “genetic engineering” to the required disclosures that will read “Produced with Genetic Engineering” or “Partially Produced with Genetic Engineering.”

Three public hearings have been scheduled for next week so people can offer their opinions on the law. Comments can also be submitted by email.

Attorney General William Sorrell said his office is moving to write the rules as quickly as possible so the industry would be prepared before the law takes effect in 2016.

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