FDA opposes Oregon GM labeling initiative. (Business & Finance News).(Brief Article)

Officials at FDA are opposing a ballot initiative in Oregon that calls for mandatory labeling of foods containing genetically modified (GM) ingredients. Labeling requirements in the state would "impermissibly interfere' with the ability of food manufacturers to market their products, and may violate rules protecting interstate commerce, FDA said in an October 7 letter to Oregon Governor John Kitzaber (D.).

Biotech and food companies oppose mandatory labels, and have raised at least $4.6 million to fund an …