Regulatory Update Part 2: FDA Approves AquaAdvantage Salmon
In last week’s article, we discussed the FDA’s release of a guidance document on labeling of genetically engineered foods. This week we’re discussing the FDA’s approval of a genetically engineered salmon.
Since the approval was announced on November 19, 2015, there has been much discussion on the topic. Here we are providing our readers with a consolidated list of links to articles of interest.
Regulatory Links
- FDA’s announcement and explanation of the approval
- To submit comments on the voluntary labeling of the salmon. Comments are due by January 25, 2016.
Retailer Positions
According to Friends of the Earth, as many as 60 retail chains have taken a stance on genetically engineered salmon. Here is a sampling of these positions that are directly from the retailer (vs. from a news outlet):
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