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On GE Animals, Taking Initiative through Guidance on Stewardship

BIO hosted a successful special session on August 20th where the first public presentation was made of the BIO Guidance on Genetically Engineered (GE) Animal Stewardship with 100 international scientists and government officials in the audience of the 7th Transgenic Animal Conference, Tahoe, Calif.

Tools in the 21st Century Tool Box: “Hot Science” on GE Animals

Today’s program at the 7th Transgenic Animal Research Conference in Tahoe, Calif., hit the “hot science”, as one researcher from Germany noted during lunch. The research on genetically engineered (GE) animals will reap huge dividends in societal benefits to solve the world’s most pressing challenges.

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Regulatory Framework for GE Animals and their Products

BIO and its members engaged in animal biotechnology support a strong federal regulatory system to oversee development and approval of all genetically engineered (GE) animals and the products derived from them.

Guide to Biotechnology 2008

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2007-2008 BIO Milestones

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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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