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March 26th, 2015
National Organic Program Leaves Door Open to Nanotechnology in Organic
National Organic Program Leaves Door Open to Nanotechnology in Organic
Decision Stuns Organic Community and Undercuts Recommendations of its Appointed Advisory Board March 26, 2015 (Washington, DC)—Against the objections by the large majority of the organic community, gu
March 25th, 2015
Bill to Deny Americans GE Food Labeling Reintroduced
Bill to Deny Americans GE Food Labeling Reintroduced
DARK Act would block states and FDA from requiring mandatory labeling March 25, 2015 (Washington, DC)—Center for Food Safety today strongly opposed legislation reintroduced this afternoon by Reps. Mik
March 24th, 2015
EPA Agrees to Regulate Novel Nanotechnology Pesticides After Legal Challenge
EPA Agrees to Regulate Novel Nanotechnology Pesticides After Legal Challenge
March 24, 2015 (Washington, DC)—The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has agreed to regulate novel nanomaterial pesticides as a result of a lawsuit filed by Center for Food Safety (CFS) in Decembe
March 24th, 2015
Pressure Mounts on White House to Protect Bees from Pesticides
Pressure Mounts on White House to Protect Bees from Pesticides
Poll shows Americans concerned about bee declines, links to pesticides March 24, 2015 (Washington, DC)— Agriculture, environmental and food safety groups today ramped up pressure on the Obama administ
March 23rd, 2015
Genetically Engineered "Botox Apples" and "Concealer Potatoes" Coming to Supermarket Near You
Genetically Engineered
Washington D.C. (March 23, 2015) – In a statement that has disappointed many consumer advocates, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has said it has “no further questions” about the industry’s
March 17th, 2015
With Newly Approved GE Potato on Horizon, Idaho Seed Preemption Bill Would Remove Essential Local Autonomy Regarding GE Crops, Pesticide Restrictions
With Newly Approved GE Potato on Horizon, Idaho Seed Preemption Bill Would Remove Essential Local Autonomy Regarding GE Crops, Pesticide Restrictions
March 17, 2015 (Washington, DC)—Center for Food Safety today opposed a bill in the Idaho State Senate that would strip away local governments’ fundamental power to protect its residents and local envi
March 17th, 2015
Court Disapproves "Neonic" Pesticides on Wildlife Refuges
Court Disapproves
Final Suit Rooting Genetically Engineered Crops and Related Practices from Refuges Washington, DC — A federal court has ruled against use of neonicotinoid insecticides (neonics) linked with destructi
March 17th, 2015
50+ Members of Congress Urge Obama Administration to Protect Monarch Butterfly Under Endangered Species Act
50+ Members of Congress Urge Obama Administration to Protect Monarch Butterfly  Under Endangered Species Act
March 17, 2015 (Washington, DC)—Center for Food Safety applauds the 52 Members of Congress who today vocally supported the effort to list the monarch butterfly, which has declined by 90 percent in the
March 16th, 2015
Lawsuit Launched to Protect Endangered Wildlife From New, Toxic Pesticide
Lawsuit Launched to Protect Endangered Wildlife From New, Toxic Pesticide
Threatens Pollinator Bees, Butterflies, Birds, Frogs Contacts: Abigail Seiler, Center for Food Safety, (443) 854-4368Lori Ann Burd, Center for Biological Diversity, (971) 717-6405 Jason Rylander, Defe
March 16th, 2015
California Legislature Introduces Bill to Protect Bees from Pesticides
California Legislature Introduces Bill to Protect Bees from Pesticides
On Ag Day, groups praise Assemblymember Marc Levine for introducing bee protection bill March 16, 2015 (Sacramento, CA)— In advance of Wednesday’s celebration of National Agriculture Day (Ag Day), bee
March 5th, 2015
Center for Food Safety Urges Wyoming Governor to Veto Ag-Gag Law
Center for Food Safety Urges Wyoming Governor to Veto Ag-Gag Law
March 5, 2015 (Washington, DC)—Center for Food Safety is today calling on Wyoming Governor Mead to veto “ag-gag” bill S.F. 12. The bill would criminalize the documentation of day-to-day activities on
March 4th, 2015
Over 4 Million People Press Obama to Protect Bees
Over 4 Million People Press Obama to Protect Bees
Congress heeds call to action and introduces legislation as pressure mounts on White House Task Force to issue meaningful recommendations March 4, 2015 (Washington, DC)—A coalition of beekeepers, farm
March 4th, 2015
McDonald's Announces Plan to Source Chicken Raised without Medically Important Antibiotics
McDonald's Announces Plan to Source Chicken Raised without Medically Important Antibiotics
“McDonald's is setting the bar for the entire fast food industry.” Washington D.C (March 4, 2015) – Center for Food Safety today applauded the announcement by McDonald's that the company will require
March 2nd, 2015
Pressure for Federal Protection of Monarch Butterfly Grows As Public Comment Period Closes
Pressure for Federal Protection of Monarch Butterfly Grows As Public Comment Period Closes
Experts, legislators and public call for iconic species to be protected under Endangered Species Act Contact: George Kimbrell, Center for Food Safety, (571) 527-8618Tierra Curry, Center for Biological
February 26th, 2015
Smartphone Food Labeling? Not a Smart or Fair Way to Label GE Foods
Smartphone Food Labeling? Not a Smart or Fair Way to Label GE Foods
Vilsack Continues to Push Smartphones as Solution to GE Labeling Demand Despite Obvious Shortcomings February 26, 2015 (Washington, DC)--U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has revive
February 19th, 2015
House Agriculture Committee Jeopardizes Public Health by Delaying Action on Pesticide Buffer Zone Bill
House Agriculture Committee Jeopardizes Public Health by Delaying Action on Pesticide Buffer Zone Bill
Senate Version Still Under Consideration February 19, 2015 (Honolulu, HI)—Hawaii Center for Food Safety today expressed deep disappointment in the Hawaii House Agriculture Committee Chair’s decision t