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Court Ruling Closes Loophole Exempting UPFs from GMO Ingredient Labeling Rule

The court also ruled that QR code-only disclosures are unlawful.

January 9, 2026

A U.S. appeals court has ruled that USDA must amend the Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard to close the loophole that exempts certain “ultra-processed” foods (UPFs) from displaying label disclosures for genetically modified (GM) ingredients. Additionally, the court ruled that QR code-only disclosures are unlawful without explicit on-label statements.

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FSANZ Proposes Updated Definitions for Genetically Modified Food

Food Safety Magazine Editorial Team

June 26, 2025

The new definitions are designed to remove ambiguity and improve clarity and predictability while continuing to protect public health and safety, but some food industry sectors oppose the decision.

Bioengineered Food Disclosure Compliance across the Supply Chain

How are you preparing for January 2022?

Samuel Jockel J.D. Rachel Lowe Esq.

June 20, 2021

How are you preparing for January 1, 2022, the mandatory compliance date for the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard? Learn what you should already be doing.

Manufacturing News

New bioengineering labels are on the way

Labels will show foods are compliant with disclosure standards

Wayne Labs

August 8, 2018

The USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service has proposed three sets of symbols to be used on labels of products compliant with the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard.

Regulations & Legislation

USDA releases proposal for bioengineered food labeling

John Dillard

June 26, 2018

Under the standard, certain human food manufacturers, retailers and importers will be required to notify consumers that a food is either bioengineered (BE) or contains BE contents.

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