Companies must have a realistic understanding of the timeframes and effort involved.
Manufacturers are urged not to assume, upon enrollment in a non-GMO verification program, that inputs are non-GMO. “We commonly see overconfidence due to lack of understanding of the depth to which GMOs have penetrated the ingredient manufacturing supply chains,” FoodChain ID’s Heroux says. GMOs are not a static issue; they make up an “evolving landscape,” with new GM technologies on the horizon and evolving standards. “It must be understood that non-GMO standing is an ongoing effort and investment,” she stresses.
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Steve Mister on CRN's ongoing lawsuit against New York State
October 11th 2024Nutritional Outlook spoke to The Council for Responsible Nutrition's president and CEO, Steve Mister, at its annual meeting, Convergence '24. Mister discussed the latest in its ongoing lawsuit against NY State's law banning the sale of weight management and muscle building products to minors.