A second is working on labels, claims and advertising. A third is addressing compliance measures and tolerances. A fourth gathered a variety of information related to development of a definition for genetic modification and is now disbanded. A fifth is tasked with drafting the standard. A sixth is tasked with research on labelling statements.
All groups share their proceedings with the full committee at all times.
The ninth meeting of the committee has not been scheduled yet. However, the Committee has indicated that it will finalize a Canadian standard by fall 2001. The CGSB's process relies on a focused consultation of experts in their field. The process does not preclude public consultation by another organization. Internationally, there is a wide range of views on the labelling of genetically modified foods.