§ Mr. CrausbyTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will require food manufacturers who support the use of non-modified organisms to make 691W public the systems they use to ensure that their commitments to non-modified organisms can be verified. [68620]
§ Mr. Rooker[holding answer 1 February 1999]: EC Regulation 1139/98, which establishes the legal requirements for labelling foods containing GM soya and maize, and sets a precedent for the labelling of all GM foods, recognises that any food labelled as not containing GM soya or maize must be verifiable by scientific or other means. Enforcement of this requirement is a matter for Local Authorities.