Discussion Paper

Voluntary GM-Free Labelling

April 2003

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9. Next Steps

The boxed sets of questions at the end of Sections 5, 6, 7, and 8 are intended solely as prompts to stimulate response and reaction from readers. Submitters are freely invited to comment on all aspects of the paper, and to comment on any additional matters considered to be relevant to these issues which were not covered expressly by this discussion document.

To advance the development of a labelling system, the interdepartmental working group is particularly interested in receiving comment on:

• the options presented in Section 7 - although these are by no means exhaustive and any further options identified by stakeholders are welcomed
• the assessment factors introduced in Section 8 and their influence upon the possible ownership and administrative structure of the labelling system.

Expressions of interest from stakeholders who are willing to develop or contribute to the funding of a voluntary GM-free labelling system are also sought.

The interdepartmental working group will analyse submissions received from stakeholders, and co-ordinate those people or organisations who wish to be involved in the development of the labelling system. This may lead to the establishment of a body of stakeholders, co-ordinated by the interdepartmental working group, who are capable of furthering the project.