USDA New Proposed Rule on BioEngineered (GMO) Food Disclosure

Attend this webinar to learn how to be fully compliant with the USDA Final Rule on Bioengineered Food Disclosure, disclosure requirements in product labeling; disclosure options available to food manufacturers and distributors; symbols to be used and graphic requirements; and the timelines for compliance.

Why Should You Attend:

You will learn how to be fully compliant with the USDA Final Rule on Bioengineered Food Disclosure. It is essential that food professionals understand which foods the USDA has listed as bioengineered and what firms are exempt from the Bioengineered Disclosure Rule.

After attending this webinar, you will know what food products are impacted by the new rule, and what food products are exempt. You will also be able to correctly label bioengineered/GMO (Genetically Modified) foods and non-GMO foods.

Understanding the timelines for compliance is essential to ensuring your organization complies with the final rule in time to avoid regulatory enforcement actions.

Areas Covered in the Webinar:

• Review list of bioengineered foods
• Understand who is exempt from the bioengineered disclosure rule
• Incidental additivities
• Disclosure requirements in product labeling
• Disclosure options available to food manufacturers and distributors
• Symbols that are to be used and graphic requirements
• Electronic or digital link disclosure
• Small food manufacturers
• Timelines for bioengineered food disclosure standard compliance
• Recently Asked Questions:
• What are the implementation requirements that must be met by 1/1/20 deadline?
• Will there be any inspections? Do we require disclosure of product NON-GMO on packaging?
• What determines a small company for purposes of the 1/1/21 compliance date?

Who Will Benefit:

• Regulatory Affairs
• Marketing managers
• Product Manager
• Labeling managers