From: Sandy Stone [sandystones@earthlink.net]
Sent: Friday, March 09, 2001 3:00 AM
To: fdadockets@oc.fda.gov
Subject: re: dockets 00N-1396 and 00D-1598


re: dockets 00N-1396 and 00D-1598

The proposed Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations do not
require labels or safety tests on genetically engineered (GE) food. This
new rule will continue to deny me the right to know what is in my
food and especially that of my children and grandchildren. 

By refusing to require both labeling and mandatory pre-market safety testing of foods, the FDA puts my health at risk, ignores possible environmental hazards, and limits my ability to choose ---  but protects the economic interests of biotech corporations.

The proposed "voluntary labeling" guidelines will do nothing to protect those of us who have severe allergic reactions to some foods or to protect us from any as-yet unknown problems with genetic modifications. Biotech companies and food 
manufacturers have vehemently opposed labeling in the past. Why would they voluntarily label their foods in the future?

 Independent safety testing must demonstrate no harmful effects  on human health or the environment; 

Products must be labeled to ensure consumers right-to-know.  

Given that the biotechnology corporations that produce GE foods are so convinced there is no danger, they should be held responsible for any harms they may cause. 

Sincerely,
Sandra L. Stone
247 S. 700 E. #39
SLC UT 84102