Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
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.
Environmental assessment, monitoring, researchFishesFood supply, safety, and labelingGeneticsMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMarketing and advertisingSeafood
To amend the market name of genetically altered salmon in the United States, and for other purposes.
USA115th CongressHR-204| House
| Updated: 1/25/2017
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.
Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee
Health
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
Environmental assessment, monitoring, researchFishesFood supply, safety, and labelingGeneticsMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMarketing and advertisingSeafood