Layla Parker-Katiraee
Senior Scientist in Product Development, California biotech company
Expert Bio
Layla Parker-Katiraee holds a Ph.D. in Molecular Genetics from the University of Toronto and a Bachelors degree in biochemistry from the University of Western Ontario. She is currently a Senior Scientist in Product Development at a California biotech company. All views and opinions expressed are her own.
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Q: Why is Monsanto suing Vermont over GMO labeling laws?
A: We believe a state-by-state patchwork of labeling laws will create confusion and uncertainty for consumers, and additionally would force consumers to pay more for the food they need. We support the food industry’s decision to challenge the legality of the labeling law in Vermont. Monsanto is not a plaintiff in the lawsuit, but we are a member of GMA. We also support the Coalition for Safe Affordable Foods’ (CFSAF) position that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration should be America’s sole authority on food safety and labeling requirements. [...]
A: Moderator Note: Below is an excerpt from the article, “Vermont pro-GMO labeling groups play Monsanto ‘fear card’ in deceptive fund-raising effort” originally posted at Genetic Literacy Project. "You may have read recent posts on activist blogs about how 'Mighty Monsanto' is taking the 'tiny state of Vermont' to court over its labeling laws. 'Monsanto Sues Vermont,' screamed one headline. According to the Organic Consumers Association, 'Monsanto and the Grocery Manufacturers Association filed a lawsuit' to block the bill. "To recap, back in April, Vermont passed a law mandating all f [...]
A: We believe a state-by-state patchwork of labeling laws will create confusion and uncertainty for consumers, and additionally would force consumers to pay more for the food they need. We support the food industry’s decision to challenge the legality of the labeling law in Vermont. Monsanto is not a plaintiff in the lawsuit, but we are a member of GMA. We also support the Coalition for Safe Affordable Foods’ (CFSAF) position that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration should be America’s sole authority on food safety and labeling requirements. [...]
A: Moderator Note: Below is an excerpt from the article, “Vermont pro-GMO labeling groups play Monsanto ‘fear card’ in deceptive fund-raising effort” originally posted at Genetic Literacy Project. "You may have read recent posts on activist blogs about how 'Mighty Monsanto' is taking the 'tiny state of Vermont' to court over its labeling laws. 'Monsanto Sues Vermont,' screamed one headline. According to the Organic Consumers Association, 'Monsanto and the Grocery Manufacturers Association filed a lawsuit' to block the bill. "To recap, back in April, Vermont passed a law mandating all f [...]
GMOs in Groceries Health & Safety LabelingQuestion
Q: Why is Monsanto suing Vermont over GMO labeling laws?
A: We believe a state-by-state patchwork of labeling laws will create confusion and uncertainty for consumers, and additionally would force consumers to pay more for the food they need. We support the food industry’s decision to challenge the legality of the labeling law in Vermont. Monsanto is not a plaintiff in the lawsuit, but we are a member of GMA. We also support the Coalition for Safe Affordable Foods’ (CFSAF) position that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration should be America’s sole authority on food safety and labeling requirements. [...]
A: Moderator Note: Below is an excerpt from the article, “Vermont pro-GMO labeling groups play Monsanto ‘fear card’ in deceptive fund-raising effort” originally posted at Genetic Literacy Project. "You may have read recent posts on activist blogs about how 'Mighty Monsanto' is taking the 'tiny state of Vermont' to court over its labeling laws. 'Monsanto Sues Vermont,' screamed one headline. According to the Organic Consumers Association, 'Monsanto and the Grocery Manufacturers Association filed a lawsuit' to block the bill. "To recap, back in April, Vermont passed a law mandating all f [...]
A: We believe a state-by-state patchwork of labeling laws will create confusion and uncertainty for consumers, and additionally would force consumers to pay more for the food they need. We support the food industry’s decision to challenge the legality of the labeling law in Vermont. Monsanto is not a plaintiff in the lawsuit, but we are a member of GMA. We also support the Coalition for Safe Affordable Foods’ (CFSAF) position that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration should be America’s sole authority on food safety and labeling requirements. [...]
A: Moderator Note: Below is an excerpt from the article, “Vermont pro-GMO labeling groups play Monsanto ‘fear card’ in deceptive fund-raising effort” originally posted at Genetic Literacy Project. "You may have read recent posts on activist blogs about how 'Mighty Monsanto' is taking the 'tiny state of Vermont' to court over its labeling laws. 'Monsanto Sues Vermont,' screamed one headline. According to the Organic Consumers Association, 'Monsanto and the Grocery Manufacturers Association filed a lawsuit' to block the bill. "To recap, back in April, Vermont passed a law mandating all f [...]
GMOs in Groceries Health & Safety Labeling