From: Brian Linde [linde@akula.com]
Sent: Wednesday, February 14, 2001 6:26 AM
To: Food and Drug Administration
Subject: FDA Require Genetically Engineered Food Labeling


Re:  Docket No. 00N-1396 & Docket No. 00D-1598

I am writing to express strong support for requiring full and clear
labeling of all genetically modified foods or foods that have been
produced with the aid of genetically modified foods or drugs.

The rules now promulgated by FDA do not require safety testing,
mandatory labeling and other consumer protections for genetically
engineered foods.

There is evidence that genetically modified foods might cause harm
either to human consumers or to the environment.  For this reason all
consumers deserve to know what they are eating and how it is produced,
so that they may avoid those that have been genetically modified if
they so desire.

FDA's mission is to protect the American consumer.  Please do so by
requiring producers to label all genetically modified food products
clearly and unequivocally.

Sincerely,

Brian Linde