Oregon Labeling of Genetically-Engineered Foods, Ballot Measure 27 (2002)
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Election results
This measure failed at the November 2002 General Election.
| Measure 27 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
 No | 886,806 | 70.5% | ||
| Yes | 371,851 | 29.5% | ||
Ballot title
Requires Labeling Of Genetically-Engineered Foods (As Defined) Sold Or Distributed In Or From Oregon[2]
Proponents
Donna Harris and Katelyn A Lord
Support
Supporters of the measure argued that "Oregonians should have the right to know what they are eating." They repeated the belief of some activists that genetic engineering of food poses a potential threat to health and safety.[3]
Some of those who supported the measure are:
- R. David Pittle, Ph.D., Senior Vice President, Technical Policy
- Jean Halloran, Director, Consumer Policy Institute
- Michael K. Hansen Ph.D., CPI Research Associate, Consumers Union
Opposition
Opponents aruged that Oregon's agricultural industry would be burdened by excessive costs if the measure were to pass, given the lack of such a requirement throughout the rest of the United States. In addition, opponents noted the lack of evidence that GMO foods posed a danger to human health.[5] Many say that genetically engineered foods are good for the environment, and hang their hats on the Food and Drug Administration’s claims that GMOs are safe.[6]
Some of those who opposed the measure are:
- The American Society of Plant Biologists (ASPB)[7]
- General Mills Inc
- DuPont Co.
- H.J. Heinz Co.
- Grocery Manufacturers of America[8]
See also
- List of Oregon ballot measures
- Oregon 2002 ballot measures
- 2002 ballot measures
- Procedures for qualifying an initiative in Oregon
- Laws governing the initiative process in Oregon
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References
- ↑ Summary of the measure from the State Voting Guide
- ↑ Detailed information about this initiative from the Secretary of State
- ↑ Oregon Ballot Measure 27 (2002) from EconomicExpert.com
- ↑ Letter of Support to the governor, posted by ConsumersUnion.org
- ↑ Oregon Ballot Measure 27 (2002) from EconomicExpert.com
- ↑ Biotech Family Secrets by Cameron Woodworth of The Campaign to Label Genetically Engineered Foods, posted by the Council for Responsible Genetics
- ↑ ASPB urges opposition to mandatory labeling of genetically modified foods in Oregon by Brian Hyps of the American Society of Plant Biologists
- ↑ Oregon GMO label defeat spells uphill battle ahead, but supporters promise to renew their efforts, CropChoice News By Deborah Cohen and Carey Gillam, Reuters
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