H.R. 4713 · 114th Congress
Genetically Engineered Salmon Labeling Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Don Young
- Introduced
- 2016-03-03
- Latest action
- 2016-03-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Summary
Genetically Engineered Salmon Labeling Act
This bill requires the market name of genetically modified (commonly called "GMO") salmon to include "Genetically Engineered" or "GE" in front of the existing market name.
The Department of Health and Human Services must ensure that an independent scientific organization reviews and reports on the Food and Drug Administration's environmental assessment of AquAdvantage Salmon.