Petition for the Mandatory Labeling of Genetically Engineered Foods in Indiana.

WE THE PEOPLE, by signing the following petition are urging the Members of the Indiana Senate and House of Representatives, to require the mandatory labeling of genetically engineered foods in Indiana.

We have a right to know about our food and the freedom to choose what we buy, what we eat, what we feed our families, and especially our babies and our children.

Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) are unnatural, imprecise, and prone to side effects, and we consider GMOs to be a matter of public safety for all Americans. GMOs need special and full attention from you. They may cause reproductive problems, and even infant mortality. Genetically Modified crops are linked to sterility, disease, and possible death.

As Americans, pride ourselves on having choices and making informed decisions. Under current FDA regulations, we do not have that choice when it comes to genetically modified organisms (GMO) ingredients in the foods we purchase. Labeling is essential for all of us and is an issue of public safety.

GMOs are the source of genetically modified foods and are required to be labeled in the European Union nations, Russia, Japan, China, Australia, New Zealand, and many other countries around the world that have banned or restricted the import, distribution, sale, utilization, field trials and commercial planting of GMOs.

As an American, I firmly believe I should also have the right to know if my foods have been genetically engineered.

A recent poll released by ABC News found that 93 percent of the American public wants the federal government to require mandatory labeling of genetically engineered foods.

Please show your support by introducing mandatory labeling of genetically engineered foods.