date:Nov 08, 2012
Voters in California rejected Proposition 37, a ballot measure closely monitored by IDFA, that would have mandated changes to labeling requirements for genetically modified food products sold in the state. The initiative was defeated by a 53 percent to 47 percent margin.
If it had passed, certain dairy products sold in California made with genetically engineered ingredients would have had to make a special declaration on the label, and these products would no longer be able to use natural claim