Matt Carthy
Question:369. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the labelling requirements under Irish law in relation to food products that contain GMO; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19010/22]
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Food products which contain authorised genetically modified organisms (GMOs) may be marketed in the EU. Under current legislation if more than 0.9% of a food or an ingredient is derived from a genetically modified source, then it must be labelled accordingly.
For pre-packaged products consisting of, or containing GMOs, the words ‘This product contains genetically modified organisms’ or ‘This product contains genetically modified [name of organism(s)]’ must appear on the label.
For non-pre-packaged products consisting of, or containing GMOs, offered to the final consumer the words ‘This product contains genetically modified organisms’ or ‘This product contains genetically modified [name of organism(s)]’ must appear on, or in connection with, the display of the product.
The FSAI is the competent authority for GM foods in Ireland. It monitors food to ensure that only EU-authorised GM foods and ingredients are on the market and that they comply with the labelling requirements.