USDA asks for input on how to regulate genetically engineered organisms
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The Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is asking the public for information on how it should oversee organisms that have been modified through genetic engineering. This includes plants, insects, and microorganisms.
Why it matters: This is a procedural step to help the agency decide how to rewrite its rules for biotechnology after a court setback. The outcome will determine how much paperwork and oversight companies face when moving or releasing modified organisms.
Who it affects
- Agricultural biotechnology developers
This is a request for information from the USDA; readers should consult the Federal Register for the full text before taking action.
Agency: Agriculture Department,
Source: Federal Register — read the official document