❓ Hon Lynn MacLaren questions the Minister for Agriculture and Food regarding the impact of the Trans Pacific Free Trade Agreement (TPPFTA) on GE food labelling and safety testing in WA. The Minister confirms no impact on labelling and supports continued local safety testing.
AnsweredQoN 2527Legislative Council
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I refer to the current negotiations involving Australia and the United States, over the Trans Pacific Free Trade Agreement (TPPFTA). The United States biotech industry group’s submission on TPPFTA calls for no genetically engineered (GE) labelling, and for countries like Australia to discontinue any local safety testing on GE products, and ask -
(1) What influence will the Trans pacific Free Trade Agreement have on GE food labelling in Western Australia?
(2) Will the Minister support the continuation of local safety testing on GE products in Western Australia?
(1) What influence will the Trans pacific Free Trade Agreement have on GE food labelling in Western Australia?
(2) Will the Minister support the continuation of local safety testing on GE products in Western Australia?
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Answered
18 August 2010
Responded by
Minister for Child Protection representing the Minister for Agriculture and Food
Response time
50 days
Department of Agriculture and Food
(1) None.
(2) Yes.
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(1) None.
(2) Yes.
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