GE-free zone
Thursday, March 23rd, 2006That Palerang Council
(i) support the NSW bans that are in force till 2008
(ii) oppose the introduction of GE organisms until they have been proven to be safe for human health and the environment
(iii) request the Federal Government to introduce legislation requiring adequate food labelling which shows the GE content of all ingredients; and
(iv) ensure that, in the event that any food is provided by Palerang Council for, eg, canteens, catering units, crèches, kindergartens, meals on wheels, community health centres, community halls, libraries, neighbourhood houses, senior citizens, family day carers, hospitals, swimming pools, at markets, kiosks, it is GE-free.
Supported.