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Milestones in 2006-2007

What happens in Washington influences biotechnology progress every bit as much as what happens on Wall Street or in the lab.

Nutrition Experts Support Food Biotechnology

The American Dietetic Association (ADA) is the nation's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. Recently the ADA released a position paper, saying that agriculture biotechnology can enhance the quality and increase the efficiency of food production.

Everywhere You Look Biotechnology Touches Your Life

Has a member of your family been vaccinated against hepatitis B? Do you know someone who has diabetes? Has anyone in your family had heart disease?

Letters, Testimony & Comments

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...
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...
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Press Releases

FDA Delay of Salmon Approval is a Blow to Science and Business
February 13 2013
  Now is not the time to gut job-creating investments in science and innovation The U.S. Food and Drug...
BIO Applauds FDA Action on GE Salmon
December 21 2012
WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 21, 2012) – Today, as part of its rigorous, scientific regulatory review governing...
BIO Announces Missouri Director of Agriculture Dr. Jon Hagler to Deliver Keynote at Livestock Biotech Summit
September 12 2012
Washington, D.C. (September 12, 2012) – The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) announced today Dr. Jon...
BIO Announces Elanco’s Justin Chesnut to Deliver Keynote at Livestock Biotech Summit
September 12 2012
Washington, D.C. (September 12, 2012) – The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) announced today Justin...
BIO Livestock Biotech Summit Breakout Sessions to Focus on Communications, Research and Finance in Animal Biotech
August 28 2012
Washington, D.C. (August 28, 2012) – The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) Livestock Biotech Summit...
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