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Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber Opposes State Initiative 522

November 4, 2013 By Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce

TACOMA, Wash. – The Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber’s Board of Directors voted to oppose State Initiative 522 which concerns labeling of genetically-engineered foods.

The Chamber’s Government Affairs Committee’s (GAC) recommendation to oppose the initiative cited several compelling reasons:

  • Misleading labeling that only includes selected foods.
  • Costly labeling for Washington State only, impacting 70-80% of our foods – no other state has these requirements in place.
  • Implies that genetically modified food is unsafe or unhealthy, all of which have been deemed safe by the FDA.
  • Foods with certified organic labels cannot include genetically modified organisms, already allowing consumers to choose this option.
  • Will raise prices for consumers (at an average of $490 a year) and cost farm jobs.
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  1. Jim Smith says

    November 5, 2013 at 12:29 pm

    A little late don’t you think!

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