Bill Summaries: H446 (2011-2012 Session)

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  • Summary date: Mar 23 2011 - View summary

    Enacts new subdivision (16) to GS 106-130 to add that a food will be deemed misbranded if it is a genetically modified food, unless the food bears a conspicuous label identifying such in a font size, as indicated. Enacts new subdivision (4) to GS 106-268(c), which defines misbranded as applicable to milk and dairy products, adding that misbranded also means a product containing milk from an animal that has been injected with, or otherwise received recombinant bovine growth hormone, unless the product bears a prominent label stating as such. Enacts new GS 106-121(8b) to define genetically modified food, under the NC Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, as food with a genetic structure modified by direct human manipulation in a manner that does not occur under natural conditions, including through genetic engineering methods, as specified, and also including food that is, or is from, the genetic line of an animal or plant so modified. Includes whereas clauses. Effective October 1, 2011.