How can we avoid eating genetically modified (GM) foods? Our petition campaign which started in 2015 has generated a lot of interest all over Japan, and we are collecting more and more signatures from people telling us that they strongly support the call for GM labels. This is the second round of our effort to show politicians and the government that all GM foods should be labelled properly. We will hold a meeting on October 7, 2016 at the Japanese Parliament in Nagatacho, Tokyo. Invited speakers will discuss the background and outline the threat to the consumers’ right to know, as the proposed Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) will make it even more difficult for consumers to choose in an increasingly globalized world. Please participate and learn more about these important issues.
Close the loopholes! Japan’s mandatory GM food labels do not cover products like food oil, margarine, and food additives.
Date: October 7, 2016
Time: 12:00-14:00
Location: House of Representatives (Shugiin) 2nd Bldg. Hall 1, Nagatacho, Tokyo
Program
-Explanation of the problem with Japan’s current GM labelling rules
-Discussion session: What do consumers want?
-Signature submission to government officials
Consumers Union of Japan
No! GMO Campaign
Food Safety Citizens’ Watch