DARK Act: Monsanto’s Dream Bill To Block GMO Labeling By States Is Back In Congress

Source: www.theantimedia.org | Original Post Date: April 9, 2015 –

Almost exactly one year ago, a new federal bill was introduced that would block the ability of states to decide separately whether or not to label products that contain genetically engineered ingredients. Opponents aptly call it the DARK Act – Denying Americans the Right to Know…

Although sponsored by Rep. Pompeo (R-KS), HR 1599 is the delight of the Grocery Manufacturer’s Association (GMA) – which supports corporations like Monsanto, Nestlé and Dow et al. The “Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2014″ fizzled out last year, but the GMA worked to get it introduced in the current Congress.