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"they [CFS] have been a real leader- in raising questions about genetically modified food, and the technology behind it, the impact on farmers. Because it's not just about environmental health threats, it's really a political issue..."
-Michael Pollan
Award-winning author of The Omnivore's Dilemma and In Defense of Food
Tests Find Monsanto’s Soy, Genetically Engineered for Heavy Pesticide Spraying, in Portland-Bought Infant Formula
October 23rd, 2014
Findings support need for increased awareness by parents and labeling of genetically engineered food products (Portland, OR)   Just as Oregonians.
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Coalition of Farmers and Environmental Groups to Challenge EPA Over Herbicide Approval
October 22nd, 2014
Lawsuit filed against Environmental Protection Agency for approval of 2,4-D use on genetically engineered corn, soy crops in six Midwest states San F.
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New Report Finds Ocean-based Fish Farming at Odds with Organic Standard
October 21st, 2014
53 organizations agree that USDA should not allow farmed fish at sea to be labeled “organic” Today, Center for Food Safety (CFS) released .
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World Trade Organization Opposes Country of Origin Labeling Laws in the United States
October 21st, 2014
Center for Food Safety Will Keep Fighting for “COOL” Rules Washington D.C.
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Victory! CFS Wins First Step in Major Legal Battle to Protect Food Safety
October 20th, 2014
FDA agrees to bring “Generally Recognized as Safe” into compliance with federal law in settlement with CFS Washington D.C.
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Who is Really Financing the Anti-Labeling of Genetically Engineered Food Campaigns?
October 17th, 2014
Pesticide Giant Monsanto Spends $4 Million to Undermine Oregon’s Right to Know Initiative Portland, Oregon (October 17, 2014) – Monsanto, .
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EPA Announces Neonicotinoid Seed Coating of Little or No Benefit to U.S. Soybean Production
October 17th, 2014
Center for Food Safety demands agency immediately curb use of controversial insecticide October 17, 2014 (Washington, DC) - Yesterday, the U.S.
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CFS Statement in Response to USDA’s Announcement of Measures to Help Farmers Diversify Weed Control Efforts
October 16th, 2014
WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct.
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EPA Approves New 2,4-D Herbicide Blend, Paving Way for Controversial GE Crops
October 15th, 2014
Center for Food Safety says it will pursue all available legal options to stop commercialization October 15, 2014 (Washington, DC)—Center for Fo.
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VPIRG and Center for Food Safety granted permission to help defend Vermont GMO labeling law
October 8th, 2014
MONTPELIER, VT – Two consumer advocacy groups with a keen interest in defending Vermont’s new GMO labeling law have been granted permissio.
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Coalition for Safer, Healthier Maui Launches To Protect Local Families from Pesticides
October 6th, 2014
Coalition includes Maui Residents, Farmers, Hawai`i Center for Food Safety, Pesticide Action Network, Beyond Pesticides, The MauiMama, Wailuku Coffee .
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Partial Victory to Protect National Organic Standards Board
October 3rd, 2014
The U.S.
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Victory for Consumers! California Court Dismisses Challenge Against Egg Law
October 3rd, 2014
Eliminating Battery Cages in Chicken Farms Will Reduce Risk of Salmonella Poisoning Center for Food Safety (CFS) today thanks U.S.
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California Ban on Genetically Engineered Salmon Expands Protections, but Opens a Dangerous Loophole
October 2nd, 2014
New Ban Expands 2003 Law Championed by Center for Food Safety Center for Food Safety (CFS) cautiously welcomes California law AB 504, signed by Gover.
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Study Shows GE Food Labeling Will Not Significantly Raise Food Prices
October 1st, 2014
False Industry Claims Challenged in Run Up to November Ballot Initiatives in Oregon and Colorado October 1, 2014--Today, ECONorthwest released a repor.
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New Experimental GE Wheat Contamination in Montana Puts Wheat Farmers at Risk
September 26th, 2014
Center for Food Safety calls “coexistence” a failed policy, demands moratorium on open-air field trials September 26, 2014 (Washington, DC.
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