The US Department of Agriculture issued a proposed rule requiring that foods containing bioengineered (i.e., genetically modified organisms or “GMO”) ingredients display a food label to indicate to consumers that it is a “bioengineered food.” The proposed rule is far-reaching and, if adopted, would impact labeling obligations for a substantial percentage of food products offered for sale in the United States. This includes, but is not limited to, raw produce, seafood, dietary supplements, and most prepared foods, such as breads, cereals, non-meat canned and frozen foods, snacks, desserts, and drinks. As explained in greater detail in the preamble, it also applies to some of the meat, poultry, and egg products independently regulated by the USDA, but only if an ingredient regulated by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) predominates. Read the full LawFlash.