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IFIC Survey Finds Consumers Support Current Food Labeling Policies

The International Food Information Council (IFIC) survey, “Consumer Perceptions of Food Technology & Sustainability”, shows U.S. consumers overwhelmingly support current federal rules for labeling foods. 

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

Hear from Ron Stotish, President & CEO, AquaBounty, as he discusses the challenges facing the animal biotech field and the state of the industry in MA ahead of the 2012 BIO International Convention.

Celebrate National Ag Day: March 8, 2012

National Ag Day is a day to recognize and celebrate the abundance provided by agriculture. And today’s modern agriculture practices are more beneficial than ever before for the environment, the economy, food security and consumers.

Five Ways GE Animals Can Improve the World

It’s time for us to embrace science, educate ourselves on its benefits, and encourage – not impede – forward thinking. Our future might depend on it!

The AquAdvantage Salmon

AquAdvantage Salmon is an Atlantic Salmon which contains a "gene construct" enabling it to grow twice as fast as other Atlantic Salmon.

Genetically Engineered Animals: Frequently Asked Questions

Genetic engineering is the direct manipulation of an organism's genes. Genetic engineering is different from traditional breeding, where the organism's genes are manipulated indirectly.

FDA Considers the First Genetically Engineered Food Animal

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on August 26 that it will convene its Veterinary Medicine Advisory Committee (VMAC) to consider an application by BIO member AquaBounty technologies for its genetically engineered (GE) AquAdvantage Salmon.

Will America Miss Out on the Promises of Animal Biotechnology?

Genetic engineering of agricultural animals could be one of the most interesting and promising fields of biotechnology.

Genetically Engineered Animals and Public Health

GE animals are being developed to transform and improve public health.

Genetically Engineered Animals and the Public Health

A report on the benefits for health care, nutrition, the environment, and animal welfare.

Increasing Global Food Security through Technology

With global food costs reaching such dangerous levels, ensuring a safe, affordable and abundant global food supply has never been as important as it is right now.

A Meating of Minds: Five Nations Voice Support for Livestock Cloning

Fifteen years after Dolly, the first mammal to be cloned from an adult cell rather than an embryo, made headlines, the process of livestock cloning is increasingly gaining acceptance as a viable means of satisfying demand for sustainable food production.

Market Watch: Revamped Website Offers Agri-Biotech Product Info

Overhauled BIOTradeStatus lets users search for the latest information on hundreds of products.

What is Animal Biotechnology?
Facts about 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. GE animals provide solutions to transform public health through biomedical, environmental, and food applications.

Letters, Testimony & Comments

Broad Coalition Opposes Legislation to Require GE Labeling
May 9 2013
We write to convey strong opposition to legislation recently introduced that would require special labels for food and beverages that contain ingredients derived from biotechnology or genetically engineered plants.
Draft Environmental Assessment For GE Salmon: BIO Submits Comments to FDA
May 2 2013
BIO appreciates the opportunity to provide input on the Environmental Assessment (EA) and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the AquAdvantage salmon application to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Agricultural Biotechnology: Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2012
July 10 2012
BIO, along with other major agriculture organizations, sent a letter in support of provisions in the FARRM bill to Chairman Frank Lucas and Ranking Member Collin Peterson on July 6.
Animal Biotechnology: Letter in Support of a Science-Based Review Process at FDA
August 2 2011
In this letter to Congress, the members of the Animal Agriculture Coalition urge members not to disrupt funding for the FDA's review of genetically enhanced salmon.
Testimony in Support of USDA Research
July 28 2011
BIO submitted testimony in support of USDA research funding to the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Rural Development, Research, Biotechnology, and Foreign Agriculture. Ag research programs within the USDA have sparked agricultural innovation and will help to solve the critical food and energy security challenges facing a rapidly growing global population.
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Press Releases

BIO Urges FDA Approval of GE Salmon
April 29 2013
Following a thorough and rigorous regulatory process spanning more than two decades, the time has come for regulatory approval of the first genetically engineered (GE) food animal.  
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 industry does not oppose food labeling. 
Robust Food & Ag Discussions Planned at the 2013 BIO International Convention
March 25 2013
Thousands to gather in Chicago, April 22-25.
FDA Delay of Salmon Approval is a Blow to Science and Business
February 13 2013
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced today that it is extending for 60 days the comment period for the genetically engineered AquAdvantage Salmon.
BIO Applauds FDA Action on GE Salmon
December 21 2012
Today, as part of its rigorous, scientific regulatory review governing genetically engineered (GE) animal technologies, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released its draft Environmental Assessment of the genetically engineered (GE) AquAdvantage Salmon.
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