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Facts about Animal Welfare Regulations

Research institutions, companies and producer groups engaged in the growing field of animal biotechnology place animal well-being as a top priority. The humane care and use of animals in genomics, cloning and transgenics is guided by rigorous regulatory review and, in some instances, third party review.

What are Genetically Engineered (GE) Animals?

A genetically engineered (GE) animal is one which has had a deliberate modification made to its genome. Genetic engineering allows scientists to precisely transfer beneficial genes from one species to another.

Volunteer Canola Expected and Controllable

“Volunteers” (a plant that grows on its own, rather than being deliberately planted by a human) can happen because seeds can be transported by the wind, spilled from vehicles transporting grain or seed or dropped by birds.

Frequently Asked Questions On Agricultural Biotechnology

Agricultural biotechnology is an advanced technology that allows plant breeders to make precise genetic changes to impart beneficial traits to the crop plants we rely on for food and fiber.

The Biosafety Protocol-An Overview
State Policy Priorities for Agricultural Biotechnology

The following expresses the agricultural values of the Biotechnology Industry Organization, and its more than 1,000 member companies located across the United States and in 33 countries.

Confinement Plan Goes the Extra Mile for Safety

Plant-made pharmaceuticals (PMPs) and plant-made industrial products (PMIPs) offer an innovative way to turn biotech plants into "factories" that can produce therapeutic proteins, enzymes, and other industrial compounds and proteins.

Compliance Workshops Turn Theory Into Practice

The agricultural biotechnology industry is committed to the safe and responsible use of its technology.

Regulatory Guidelines During Field Trials of Biotech Crops

Today, field testing remains a vital tool to understand the value and performance of new biotech products.

Glossary of Biotechnology Regulation and Compliance Terminology
Stewardship Education of Growers

Growers using biotechnology understand that strict adherence to regulations and the best industry practices are key not only to maintaining the use of current technology, but also to gaining the use of future traits.

Product Integrity During Commercial Seed Production

Commercial seed production has evolved significantly since Gregor Mendel first bred a few peas in an Austrian monastery.

Healing, Fueling, Feeding: How Biotechnology Is Enriching Your Life.

Biotechnology is all around us and is already a big part of our lives, providing breakthrough products and technologies to combat disease, reduce our environmental footprint, feed the hungry, and make useful products.

BioBytes: Enzymes in Food Production

Join Dr. Targan as he explains the process - and just how much of an effect enzymes have on our daily diets.

Honoring Industrial Innovation: BIO to Award 3rd Carver

Biotechnology might seem like a new science to many, but it has its roots in the work of some early big thinkers — among them George Washington Carver, arguably one of the world’s first industrial biotechnologists and the father of sustainable farming.

Letters, Testimony & Comments

Broad Coalition Opposes Legislation to Require GE Labeling
May 9 2013
May 8, 2013   We write to convey strong opposition to legislation recently introduced that would require special labels for food...
Draft Environmental Assessment For GE Salmon: BIO Submits Comments to FDA
May 2 2013
April 26, 2013 Docket No. FDA-2011-0899 Division of Dockets Management (HFA-305) Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane, rm....
Canada's Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Entry: BIO Submits Comments to USTR
September 4 2012
I. Agricultural and Animal Biotechnology The Government of Canada has long been a trusted ally to the United States on agricultural...
Agricultural Biotechnology: Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2012
July 10 2012
Dear Chairman Lucas and Ranking Member Peterson: Our members are engaged in the development, use and future utilization of agricultural...
Oppose Costly & Confusing Labeling Amendment to the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2012
June 21 2012
Senators Sanders and Boxer have introduced an amendment that will result in costly and extreme food labeling requirements. Senate...
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Press Releases

BIO Statement on USDA Announcement that Further Analysis is Needed on Dicamba- and 2, 4-D-Resistant Plants
May 10 2013
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced today...
Key Senators Urge USDA, USTR to Address Ag Biotech Barriers with Trading Partners
May 9 2013
A letter sent to USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack and Acting U.S. Trade Representative Demetrios Marantis by 26 Senators...
Ag Organizations Applaud Six Countries for Support of Ag Production Technologies
May 1 2013
Key members of the U.S. agricultural value chain have joined together to applaud the work of the United States and...
BIO Urges FDA Approval of GE Salmon
April 29 2013
Technology Makes Better Nutrition Available in a Sustainable Way  Following a thorough and rigorous regulatory...
Statement from the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) on Introduction of Biotech Food Labeling Bill in Congress:
April 24 2013
"Although we haven't seen the language of the proposed bill, it's important to note that the biotech...
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