From: JQueirolo@cs.com
Sent: Tuesday, February 13, 2001 6:26 PM
To: fdadockets@oc.fda.gov
Subject: re: dockets . 00N-1396 and 00D-1598
Dear Commissioner Henney, 

I'm dismayed that the FDA has proposed that bio-engineered foods need not be 
labeled as such and that safety tests not be mandatory.  Every survey I've 
read indicates that the vast majority of citizens wants labels, if not for 
protection at least to allow a free choice. 

Organic foods are required by the federal government to be labeled in order 
to protect the consumer.  I think the same concern for the public should be 
shown by FDA.  I urge you to reconsider this proposal and insure that GE 
foods are subject to pre-market testing and labeling. Americans have a right 
to make informed decisions about the food we consume. 

Sincerely, 

Joe Queirolo 
302 Cameo Dr. 
Danville, CA 94526