Annual Meeting & FOOD EXPO®—Laboratory

Non-GMO labeling is becoming an important issue for several reasons. The EU has recently instituted a labeling requirement for foods greater than 1% GMO content. Because of the consolidation of crops in cental elevators, small amounts of GMO can result in rejection of large amounts of food and raw materials. Several other countries outside Europe are also considering labeling requirements for GMO. Finally, consumer perception of GMO-containing products is increasing. At this year’s Food Expo, se…