n Without Prejudice - Full disclosure on GMO products : consumer law

Abstract

This article will consider the provisions of the CPA dealing with trade descriptions as they apply to foodstuff read with CPA Regulation GNR.293 of April 1 2011, Government Gazette 34180 (GMO Regulation 293 that came into effect in October 2011, which makes provision for the labelling of foodstuffs containing genetically modified organisms (GMO). In addition, on October 9 2012 draft amendment regulations were promulgated to amend GMO Regulation 293 (Draft Regulations).