GMOs in Russia Must be Labeled or Face Fines
Russia will introduce fines for incorrect labeling of genetically modified food, reports Russian news agency RIA Novosti.
The announcement comes from Russia’s Government Legislative Commission in response to a proposal from consumer safety watchdog Rospotrebnadzor.
If GMOs are not correctly marked individuals could be fined 20,000 to 50,000 rubles ($550 to $1,400), and companies could be fined 100,000 to 150,000 rubles ($2,800 to $4,160), according to RIA.
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