Right to Know
In America, we have a right to know important information about the food we eat and feed our families – such as sugar and sodium levels, whether flavors are natural or artificial, the country of origin, and if fish is wild or farm-raised.
We also should have a right to choose whether we want to buy and eat genetically engineered food. Labels matter. They ensure transparency and preserve the freedom to make our own decisions about the food we eat. I-522 is a step in the right direction.
U.S. companies already label genetically engineered foods for markets in the 64 countries that require labeling, including some of Washington’s largest trading partners. Genetically engineered crops, such as wheat, have contaminated conventional crops in the Northwest. Some countries suspended imports from our farmers, putting our economy at risk. Separation and labeling, from the seed level up through the supply chain, helps protect exports to countries that require labeling.
Broad Support
I-522 was brought to the ballot by more than 340,000 citizens and draws strong support from farmers, fishing families, health care professionals, business owners, Republicans, Democrats, and Independents across our state.
Labels Let You Decide
Voting Yes on I-522 is an important step for more information about our food. You should have the freedom to decide what to eat. Your food decisions should be up to you — not corporations, the government, or special interests. Labels let you decide. Vote for the right to know what’s in our food.
