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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...

BIO Applauds FDA Action on GE Salmon
December 21 2012

Today, as part of its rigorous, scientific regulatory review governing genetically engineered...

BIO Announces Missouri Director of Agriculture Dr. Jon Hagler to Deliver Keynote at Livestock Biotech Summit
September 12 2012

The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) announced today Dr. Jon Hagler, Missouri...

BIO Announces Elanco’s Justin Chesnut to Deliver Keynote at Livestock Biotech Summit
September 12 2012

The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) announced today Justin Chesnut, Director of the...

BIO Livestock Biotech Summit Breakout Sessions to Focus on Communications, Research and Finance in Animal Biotech
August 28 2012

The Livestock Biotech Summit announced its breakout sessions for the September conference,...

BIO Livestock Biotech Summit Brings Together Global Industry Leaders to Address Innovation and Potential in Animal Biotech
July 11 2012

“The BIO Livestock Summit will focus on how we could use animal biotechnology to develop...

Agriculture and Science Groups Back Modern Technology to Meet Rapidly Growing Food Needs
June 7 2012

A host of agricultural and scientific organizations have praised President Obama for his...

Registration Open for BIO Livestock Biotech Summit
March 15 2012

“With continuous advances in both biomedical and food applications, we look forward to...

Regulatory Process for Animal Biotechnology Safeguards Environment
December 15 2011

FDA:  GE salmon will not have significant impact on the...

Hill Leadership: Support Science-Based Assessments by FDA
August 3 2011

Animal Agriculture Coalition Members denounce political interference in FDA process.

Human Health, Food Production Enhanced by Animal Biotechnology
July 21 2011

There are many examples of how genetically engineered (GE) animals can positively transform...

BIO Statement on House Amendment to Block Funding for FDA Approval of GE Salmon
June 16 2011

An amendment offered on the House floor last night would ban the FDA from using any funding to...

Sustainable Agriculture: Sessions at the 2012 BIO International Convention
May 26 2011

Worldwide population growth is estimated to pass 10 billion by 2100, and biotechnological...

Biotechnology Innovations for Sustainable Agriculture to be Highlighted at 2011 BIO International Convention
May 23 2011

2011 BIO International Convention will feature a series of high level panels examining the...

BIO Applauds Multi-Nation Document in Support of Livestock Cloning
March 21 2011

Five nations have come out in support of livestock cloning as one of many agricultural...

BIO Announces On-line Product Database of Ag Biotech Products
March 8 2011

Internet users can now access a searchable and easy-to-use database of ag biotech products...

Genetically Engineered Salmon Need Not Be Labeled
November 22 2010
BIO Joins 50+ Ag Groups in Abandoning Leonardo “Sustainability” Talks
October 21 2010
EU Cloning Proposal Shows Disregard for Science
October 19 2010
“Pioneers of a Cutting Edge Science” Convene at Livestock Biotech Summit
September 28 2010
FDA Sets VMAC Meeting to Consider Genetically Engineered Salmon
August 26 2010

Genetically engineered (GE) animals have already realized the promise of advancing human...

IFIC Survey: Consumers Choose Biotech Foods for Nutritional, Environmental Benefits
June 2 2010
BIO Announces W.R. Gomes, Ph.D. and Bruce Knight to Speak at 2010 Livestock Biotech Summit
May 18 2010
New BIO Report Highlights Value of Biotechnology to Individuals and Society
May 4 2010

A new report issued by the Biotechnology Industry Organization underscores how biotechnology...

BIO Welcomes EU Decision on Biotech Crops
March 2 2010

The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) applauded today’s announcement by the...

Biotech Industry Showcases Stewardship Through ETS Program
June 17 2008

As the BIO 2008 International Convention gets underway in San Diego this week, the Excellence...

Sustainable Agriculture, Stewardship and Genetically Engineered Animals Major Focus Areas of 2008 BIO International Convention
May 7 2008

Major global issues, such as sustainable agriculture, industry stewardship and genetically...

BIO Launches Excellence Through Stewardship Program Initiative Introduces Best Practices for Quality Management of Plant Biotechnology Products
July 25 2007

The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) today launched a new program, Excellence Through...

Biotechnology Industry Reaffirms Commitment to Safety; Supports New Steps to Increase Public Understanding of Industry Products and Practices
October 3 2000
Compaq's Ben Rosen To Speak At BIO '99
April 29 1999
Canada's Decision on BST Counters FDA, WHO, AMA Views
January 15 1999
BIO's Statement on Cloned Lamb
July 24 1997
BIO's Response to Sheep Cloning Earns Virginia Public Relations Award
July 22 1997
BIO Supports Ban on Cloning of Humans, Seeks Medical Research Protection
June 7 1997
BIO Reacts to Sheep Cloning Experiment
February 23 1997

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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