As discussed above, in the August 24, 2016, Federal Register, USDA's FSIS announced the availability of a compliance guidance for companies seeking to make "negative" label or labeling claims, or claims that bioengineered or GM ingredients were not used in a meat, poultry, or egg product. The guidance also provides information on how companies can make label or labeling claims that a product was produced from livestock or poultry that were not fed bioengineered or GM feed. Comment are due October 24, 2016.
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