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IFIC Survey Finds Consumers Support Current Food Labeling Policies
May 21, 2012

The International Food Information Council (IFIC) survey, “Consumer Perceptions of Food...

Ronald Stotish, President & CEO of AquaBounty, on Animal Biotech and the 2012 BIO International Convention
May 1, 2012

Hear from Ron Stotish, President & CEO, AquaBounty, as he discusses the challenges facing...

Celebrate National Ag Day: March 8, 2012
March 8, 2012

National Ag Day is a day to recognize and celebrate the abundance provided by agriculture. And...

Five Ways GE Animals Can Improve the World
December 15, 2011

It’s time for us to embrace science, educate ourselves on its benefits, and encourage...

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Letters, Testimony & Comments

Animal Biotechnology: Letter in Support of a Science-Based Review Process at FDA
August 2 2011
Dear Senators Reid and McConnell and Representatives Boehner and Pelosi: We are deeply concerned about recent action in the U.S. House...
Testimony in Support of USDA Research
July 28 2011
The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) is the world's largest biotechnology organization, providing advocacy, business...
Food Labeling; Labeling of Food Made From AquAdvantage Salmon
November 19 2010
Re: (Docket No. FDA-2010-N-0385) Food Labeling; Labeling of Food Made From AquAdvantage Salmon Dear Sir/Madam: The Biotechnology...
Stewardship: Actions to be Taken Prior to Launching Special Traits
October 4 2010
Dear Secretary Vilsack: For the past 15 years, agricultural products derived from modern biotechnology have provided significant...
Genetically Engineered Salmon: FDA, VMAC Advisory Committee Meeting
September 20 2010
Members of the Veterinary Medical Advisory Committee, My name is Dr. David Edwards, and I am the Director of Animal Biotechnology for...
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Press Releases

Registration Open for BIO Livestock Biotech Summit
March 15 2012
  To Be Held September 19-21, 2012, in Kansas City, MO   WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 15, 2012) –...
Regulatory Process for Animal Biotechnology Safeguards Environment
December 15 2011
FDA:  GE salmon will not have significant impact on the environment Washington, D.C. (December 15, 2011)...
Hill Leadership: Support Science-Based Assessments by FDA
August 3 2011
Washington, D.C. (August 3, 2011) – In a letter to Congressional Leadership, the Biotechnology Industry...
Human Health, Food Production Enhanced by Animal Biotechnology
July 21 2011
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Thursday, July 21, 2011) - Pigs can be genetically engineered to produce human compatible donor...
BIO Statement on House Amendment to Block Funding for FDA Approval of GE Salmon
June 16 2011
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Thursday, June 16, 2011) - An amendment offered on the House floor last night would ban the U.S....
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