New York GMO Labeling Bill A3525-A Public Hearing
Channel: GMO and Toxin Free USA
Date: 05/08/2013

http://gmofreeusa.org - http://gmofreenewyork.org - New York GMO Labeling Bill A3525-A Public Hearing held on Tuesday, July 30, 2013. Subject: The use of biotechnology in foods and its effects on consumers. To examine the impacts of state labeling requirements for foods containing genetically modified organisms (GMOs), as proposed by A.3525-A, and the effects the bill would have should it become law. Witness List: Michael Hansen, Ph.D., Senior Scientist, Consumers Union; Laura Haight, Senior Environmental Associate, New York Public Interest Research Group; Johanna Dyer, Attorney, Natural Resources Defense Council; Patty Lovera, Assistant Director, Food and Water Watch; Andrew Kimbrell, Executive Director, Center for Food Safety; Stacie Orell, Campaign Director, GMO Free NY; Scott Chaskey, Director, Northeast Organic Farming Association of New York/Quail Hill Farm; and David Byrnes, Founder, Good Boy Organics.