From: Ernest Paviour [pop95@earthlink.net]
Sent: Saturday, March 31, 2001 12:35 PM
To: fdadockets@oc.fda.gov
Subject: Genetically Engineered Products




Dear FDA Commissioner,

 
I am outraged by the proposed rules, or really lack of any meaningful
rules, on GE food products.

It is dangerously irresponsible and short sighted not to test for
potentially catastrophic long term ecological effects of GE products,
before they are released into the environment.

As with any drug or new unknown compound, the potential long term human
health effects of GE products must also be extensively tested, before
they are released into the food supply, making us all unwilling guinea pigs.

At the very least I demand that all food containing any GE products be
labeled.

I would view any attempt to restrict the right of those producers who do
choose to accurately label their food products as GE free, as a direct
attack on my health and well being.

I am outraged by the blatant conflict of interest between the biotech
industry and alleged federal regulators, wherein the same individuals
move back and forth between industry and government.

 
Sincerely,

Ernest L. Paviour
7998 Lookout Knob
Victor, N.Y. 14564-8918