The U.S. House and U.S. Senate did a "great" job of pushing through a bill that would mandate that the FEDERAL law is followed above a state's law when it comes to labeling. It is currently on the President's desk, awaiting his signature.
In essence this is what the bill calls for: Each product will have a QR code on it's packaging. Those who are lucky enough to carry a smartphone (and have decent enough cell coverage AND data minutes available), can scan that code to find the information they are looking for. That is, AFTER they add the QR code scan app to their phone. It will look something like this: (if you scan this, it'll bring you right back to this same blog post.)
Here's the thing. I don't really want to legislate or control what companies put in their products. But I don't want them to have the ability to pull the wool over my eyes. I want to make informed decisions on the foods I buy. For myself and my family, I choose to not use genetically modified foods whenever possible.
So here's my solution to the issue: If a product has a QR code and nothing more stating whether or not it contains GMO (genetically modified organisms) or GE (genetically engineered), I just won't buy it. I'm hoping others decide the same. If you're changing your label ANYWAY, to conform to the new law, add the simple text as well. If not, bye-bye. I'm not interested in wasting the time to find out about your product.
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