The United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA's) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) released a proposed rule to revise its regulations (7CFR Part 340) regarding agricultural biotechnology. Rigorous science-based regulations provide the best environment for the development of agricultural biotechnology products. Revision of these rules in a timely and transparent manner are important because they will enable ag biotech companies to continue to provide solutions the the challenges facing both farmers and consumers. If you're interested in what all this means, take a look at our resources below.
BIO Submits Comments on Revised Regulation 7CFR Part 340
BIO greatly appreciates the time and effort that has gone into the drafting of these proposed regulations. Although the agency has done an outstanding job of administering a challenging regulatory program that has enabled the safe development of valuable agricultural products... Read BIO's comments to the USDABIO Supports Modernization of USDA Plant Biotech Regs
As part of the process to update its regulations for plant biotechnology, USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) released today a proposed rule to revise its regulations (7 CFR Part 340) governing agricultural Read BIO’s news releaseAgricultural Biotechnology
What is agricultural biotechnology? What are its benefits? Find out in here in Plant Biotechnology update Read the update.
Get the Facts About Plant Biotechnology Products and 7 CFR part 340 Regulations Read our fact sheet
Get the Facts About Science and the Safety of Biotech Plant Products Read our fact sheet
Plant Biotechnology Can Help Solve the Food Crisis
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