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 GMO Labelling: Guidelines
Restaurants and Canteens |
Whether fast food restaurant or noble restaurant: In principle, regulations for the labelling of genetically modified food also apply in the catering trade. There are exceptions with canteens.
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At the restaurant: Labelling on the menu
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Gastronomic facilities
In gastronomic facilities, all meals and beverages must be labelled if they consist of, contain, or are produced from GMOs. Such products must be identifiable to the final consumer with a note, either on the menu or at the buffet. |
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In the canteen: Labelling not always required
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Gastronomic facilities in enterprises, health institutions or educational facilities, where groups of people are regularly supplied with food
In this kind of facility, the labelling regulations are less extensive than in restaurants.
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If the food consumed in such a facility is prepared or processed on site, the labelling of genetically modified organisms is not required.
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However, labelled products which are bought and directly delivered to the final consumer in such a facility also must be labelled.
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For example: If a cafeteria operator buys GM tomatoes and offers them unprocessed as raw food, labelling is mandatory. However, if these GM tomatoes are converted to tomato soup, no labelling is required.
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Photos: www.oekolandbau.de / ©BLE 2002-2005 / Dominic Menzler |
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GM Food and Feed: Labelling Guide
Processed Foods
| Possible Applications of GMOs |
Ingredients and Additives
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Possible applications of GMOs |
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