Regulating Genetically Engineered Animals

Genetic engineering is a growing industry that affects everything from food production to medicine and fuel.

FDA Issues Draft Guidance on Regulating Genetically Engineered Animals

Public comment invited on application of new animal drug provisions of the Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, part of the Department of Health and Human Services, today released for public comment draft guidance on the regulation of genetically engineered (GE) animals. The guidance document is intended to clarify the FDA's regulatory authority in this field, as well as the requirements and recommendations for producers of GE animals and products derived from GE animals.

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Irradiated Lettuce and Fresh Spinach Now

Good move. They've been irradiating beef for awhile now.

FDA Announces Final Rule Amending the Food Additive Regulations to Allow for the Irradiation of Fresh Iceberg Lettuce and Fresh Spinach

Tainted Mexican Jalapenos: No Salsa Tonight!

I'm shocked! Perhaps they're being a little more careful with their pronouncements after wrecking the domestic tomato industry for no reason.

FDA: Avoid jalapenos from Mexico, not US

By LAURAN NEERGAARD
AP Medical Writer

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Only jalapeno peppers grown in Mexico seem to be implicated in the nationwide salmonella outbreak, the government announced Friday in clearing the U.S. crop.

The Food and Drug Administration urged consumers to...(complete story here).