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 Discussion Paper

Policy, Law and Research

Voluntary GM-Free Labelling

April 2003

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Appendix Three: Examples of GM-Free Claims

The table below lists some of the products that the interdepartmental working group is aware of that have "GM-free" labels. It is intended to provide a "snapshot" of the range of foods whose suppliers are making GM-free claims, and the terminology used. It is not an exhaustive list, or based on a survey, of foods with GM-free representations.

Examples of Foods Currently Available with GM-Free Claims

Product Labelling Claim
Canned Apricots "Guaranteed GM-free"
Soy Milk "Made from Non-GM Soy*"
"*Made from non-genetically modified soy. Using a process known as identity preservation every stage from seed to supermarket is controlled, to maintain segregation and to minimise the possibility of mixing identity preserved soybeans with any other soybeans".
Naan Bread "GE Free"
Rice Milk "Not genetically modified"
"Free from genetically altered products"
"GM ingredients are not naturally occurring substances and as such we do not use them in our products"
Organic, Free Range Eggs "No genetic modification used"
Sultanas "GMO Free"
Organic Soy Drink "Sourced from Australian GM-free soy beans"
"Organic farming does not permit the use of genetic modified seed or plant"
Multigrain corn thins "GMO free" "contains no genetically modified ingredients"

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