THE Canadian Conncil
of G Distributors
(CCGD) and the
Canadian General
Standards Board
(CGSB) are launching a
project to develop a
Canadian standard for
the voluntary labelling

of foods derived from
biotechnolegy.

The CGSB, an aceredi
standards development organi-
zation within Public Works and

overnment Services Canada,
will manage the development
of the standard on behalfof the
CCGD.
The

voluntary labciling

standard will be developed with
Participation from) consumer
groups, food companies, pro-
groups and
government, through the for-
mation of a standards commit-
tee expected to meet this
month.
Voluntary labelling by food
already an option
iotechnology pro..-

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Paw-sitive message

HEALTH awareness — for both adults and children — was the topic of the day

when the Shoppers Drug Mart “Life Sear” vi

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ited the Parkgate Centre branch: of

ucts that do not require
mandatory labelling, provided
the label is truc and not mis-

leading and not in violation of

other regulatory requirements.

The project by CCGD and

B will provide further

guidance for food companies
and manufacturers.

CGSB works in the
National Systems of Canada to
develop voluntary consensus
standards which are then

d by a committee of

and general interest
members.

Te most recently completed

the standard for organic agri-

Supp

Sunday, October 3,

culture through a diverse group
of stakeholders and interest
Canadians. The CCGD repre-
sents about 80% of major food
retailers in Canada and is
involved in’ public awareness
and ecducatien activities for
biotechnology.

Initial studies, including a
National Institute of Nutrigon
study on voluntary labelling in
Apel 1999 indicated that con-
sumers view labelling as impor-
tant, but not as a panacea solu-
tion, The study aiso iustrat
the need for greater public
understanding of this issue.
The provision of information
to consumers on foods derived

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trom bioiechnology through
means other than labeiling,
such as through the mas
media, point of sale literature
and advertising, are also scen as
useful alternatives.

Under the Food and Drugs
Act mandatory labelling must
oceur for all foods, inc
those derived from biotechnol-
ogy, when nutritional changes
are made to the product, or to
alert consumers of possible
health concerns such as the
presence of food allergens.
Health Canada and the
Canadian Food Inspection
Agency cooperate on matters
related to food labelling.

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