Most companies are taking a wait-and-see approach Thus, I expect that the Vermont law will be allowed to take effect in 2016 while the appeal continues.” Although the appeals court has the power to grant an injunction against enforcement of a statute pending completion of the appeal, that power is rarely exercised. Richard Samp, Chief Counsel at the Washington Legal Foundation told FoodNavigator-USA: “An appeal would likely take upwards of two years.

However, legal experts we spoke to (click HERE) predict an appeal may not help manufacturers in the short term. If this law is allowed to go into effect, it will disrupt food supply chains, confuse consumers and lead to higher food costs.” “The court’s opinion in denying our request to block the Vermont law opens the door to states creating mandatory labeling requirements based on pseudo-science and web-fed hysteria. However, in an order filed on April 27, judge Christina Reiss dismissed the motion for a preliminary injunction, arguing that the plaintiffs had failed to prove that failing to grant it would case 'irreparable harm'.Ī legal brief outlining the grounds for the appeal will be filed with the appellate court in the weeks ahead, said GMA president Pamela G. It also sought a preliminary injunction to prevent Vermont from implementing Act 120 until the litigation was resolved. The GMA and other trade associations filed a lawsuit last June claiming Act 120 was unconstitutional and preempted by federal law. Emulsifiers, stabilizers, hydrocolloids.Chocolate and confectionery ingredients.Carbohydrates and fibers (sugar, starches).Plant-based, alt proteins, precision fermentation.

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