BIO-ASTA Comments on Movement of Organisms Modified or Produced through Genetic Engineering
January 18, 2024
BIO and the American Seed Trade Association submitted comments on USDA-APHIS' proposed exemptions of five types of genetic modifications a plant can contain and be exempt from regulations for the movement of organisms modified or produced through genetic engineering because the modifications could otherwise be achieved through conventional breeding.
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BIO comments to the Office of Management & Budget in response to the agency’s request for information on measuring and classifying the bioeconomy for potential inclusion in the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) and North…
BIO and the American Seed Trade Association submitted comments on USDA-APHIS' proposed exemptions of five types of genetic modifications a plant can contain and be exempt from regulations for the movement of organisms modified or produced through genetic engineering because the modifications could otherwise be achieved through conventional breeding.