Consumers are increasingly turning to the information on their food labels amid the growing incidence of food safety scares, according to the Hartman Group, as reported by foodnavigator-usa.com. The survey indicated 75 percent of consumers favor mandatory country of origin labels.
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Editor’s Insight: Food industry organizations need to be involved in any legislation concerning mandatory labeling. Consumers are more concerned about nutrition and safety. In response, legislative bodies at all levels of government are considering mandatory food labeling.
The food industry needs to make sure that mandatory labeling will be fair, feasible and effective. The most logical approach is to have federal standards. 04-02-08 by Elliot Maras
