Groups form coalition against mandatory GMO labeling Twenty-nine associations have banded together to prevent states from adopting mandatory labeling requirements for foods with genetically modified organisms by convincing Congress instead to adopt voluntary national standards. The mission of the Coalition for Safe Affordable Food is to "quickly seek a federal solution that would establish standards for the safety and labeling of food and beverage products made with genetically modified ingredients." A federal law would potentially trump any state efforts to mandate GMO labels. "A federal solution on GMO labeling will bolster consumer confidence in the safety of American… Read More