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The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard creates mandatory food labeling for GMOs. Follow news and analysis about the standard here.
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Making a difference at the FDA Biotech meeting
On Tuesday, I attended the FDA Biotech Education and Outreach public meeting in San Francisco, and here is my experience participating in this public event. I was happy to be able to make a comment on behalf of Biology Fortified, and the feedback I received was very helpful and gave us guidance on what the … Continue reading Making a difference at the FDA Biotech meeting
GMOs and Patents: Part 3 – Lawsuits for inadvertent contamination
This post examine whether there have been cases of lawsuits brought against farmers for unknowingly using GE seeds or inadvertent contamination.
US biotech regulation public comments
October 30, 2015 was the first of three public meetings to collect ideas about how to improve US biotech regulation and how the agencies conduct public outreach. You can get updates from the White House, and get notified about the next meeting. This post describes why comments matter and who should comment. We’ve made it easy for everyone to provide comments to … Continue reading US biotech regulation public comments
A Misplaced Concern about an Apple
Written by Steve Savage As a consumer and as an agricultural scientist, I’m looking forward to the introduction of the Arctic® apple. It is possibly nearing approval by regulators in the US and Canada which could mean that supplies might finally be available in a few more years. These apples could give consumers the possibility … Continue reading A Misplaced Concern about an Apple
Watch the Intelligence Squared GMO Debate
Update: Watch the Debate Live Here. Tune in Wednesday, December 3rd for a debate on GMOs. Intelligence Squared is hosting a debate between four individuals from two opposing camps, addressing the question of whether or not we should grow genetically engineered foods. Arguing the positive are Robert Fraley from Monsanto and Alison Van Eenennaam from … Continue reading Watch the Intelligence Squared GMO Debate
Analysis of Kaua’i County Bill #2491
Today, the County Council of Kaua’i, Hawai’i is considering a bill, #2491, that would create local regulations of genetically engineered crops and pesticides, and was introduced by Kauai County Councilman Gary Hooser. According to this news article, representatives of the Center for Food Safety will be there to advocate for the bill, which may represent … Continue reading Analysis of Kaua’i County Bill #2491
Connecticut passes GMO labeling law… sort of
Written by Caroline Coatney A GMO labeling bill, House Bill 6527, was just recently passed by both houses in the Connecticut state legislature. The bipartisan bill had strong support from state legislators (voted 134-3 in the House and 34-0 in the Senate). The most current version of the new act can be found here. The … Continue reading Connecticut passes GMO labeling law… sort of
High Court rules that farmers “make” seeds
Today, the Supreme Court of the United States issued their ruling on the Bowman v Monsanto case, siding unanimously in favor of Monsanto. The court rejected Bowman’s arguments that Monsanto’s patent “exhausted” when he purchased seeds from a grain elevator to plant on his farm, and affirmed that the act of growing a crop of … Continue reading High Court rules that farmers “make” seeds
What do you want to know about AquAdvantage Salmon?
The AquAdvantage salmon has captured the attention of the news, politicians, scientists, and activists, and now you have a chance to learn more about it – directly from the people who developed it. AquaBounty Technologies developed the genetically engineered Atlantic salmon by inserting a salmon growth hormone gene with a promoter from ocean pout that … Continue reading What do you want to know about AquAdvantage Salmon?
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