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| To better display graphics and charts, attache reports are now available in Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) format. You may need to get the free Acrobat reader. The reports are also available in WordPerfect format and can be downloaded to your word processing program. Note: Reports received prior to August, 1998 may be available in TEXT format only. | | | Released: Aug 30 2001 | Canada | Canadian Biotech Foods Labeling Update | CA1117 Highlight: The nearly two-year-old Canadian effort to develop voluntary labeling guidelines for food derived from biotechnology has produced a draft standard. The document, however, is contentious and there is a concern by some observers that the lack of consensus will result in the process being aborted. On the other hand, an influential report to the Government of Canada on improving the "regulation of genetically modified food" strongly counsels Canada to support the voluntary standard development process. The draft guidelines are seen as a bulwark against pressure to adopt mandatory-labeling requirements. Indeed, a bill that would institute mandatory labeling of biotech foods is before parliament (Bill C-287) and will be subject to debate and a vote in early October. The status of the voluntary standard will play an important role in how the vote proceeds.
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