Regulatory Update Part 2: FDA Approves AquaAdvantage Salmon

December 9, 2015

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):

• HyVee
• Costco
  
• Wegmans 

Related Articles:

• Time Magazine: 7 Things You Need to Know about GMO Salmon
  
• Center for Food Safety: Plans to sue FDA 
  
• Phil Lempert in Forbes: Prince Charles’ Frankenfish is Finally Here
  
• New York Times: Genetically Engineered Salmon Approved for Consumption