From: Valerie Peters [v_peters7@hotmail.com]
Sent: Monday, February 05, 2001 6:22 PM
To: fdadockets@oc.fda.gov
Subject: Docket No. 00N-1396 & Docket No. 00D-1598 

To Whom It May Concern:

I was disappointed to hear the FDA's announcement (January 18, 2001) 
regarding new rules for production and sale of genetically engineered (GE) 
foods does not protect public interest.

Despite overwhelming consumer demand, the FDA has failed to require safety 
testing, mandatory labeling and other consumer protections for GE foods. I 
am writing to request that the FDA reconsider its stance on this issue. 
Although many industry sources have issued statements regarding the safety 
of these processes, it has yet to be proven to my satisfaction. Until such 
time, I consider it a duty of the FDA to require proper testing and labeling 
of these products.

Following is a list of the actions that I consider necessary for the FDA to 
take at this point:

1. FDA must Require mandatory pre-market safety testing
2. FDA must Require mandatory pre-market environmental review
3. FDA must Require mandatory labeling of GE foods

This Notification policy is an insult to consumers, and irresponsibly 
ignores strong scientific evidence of numerous potential health and 
environmental risks of GE foods.  These Rules  appear to be a decision made 
to convenience industry at the expense of public health, consumer 
information, and the environment.

Thank you for your attention.

Best regards,

Valerie Peters
5843 5th Avenue NW
Seattle, WA 98107
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