FDA reexamines biotech food policy

The Academy Chokes on Food Biotech, Public Policy Suffocates

HOLES IN THE BIOTECH SAFETY NET FDA Policy Does Not Assure the Safety of Genetically Engineered Foods

Protection Agency where he reviewed safety data for transgenic plants and microorganisms. The author would like to acknowledge the assistance of Grace So and Rebecca Kane. In addition, several anonymous reviewers contributed many valuable suggestions. Finally, I would like to express my appreciation for the many contributions made by Greg Jaffe and Michael Jacobson, which greatly improved this ...

Food Safety Policy

hazards in food. Examples include foodborne pathogens such as salmonella, naturally occurring mycotoxins, such as aflatoxin, or pesticide residues. These hazards can pose acute risks (consumers become ill immediately) or chronic risks (consumers’ risk of chronic illness is enhanced). Some hazards are easily controlled or detected while others occur naturally and may be difficult for producers t...

Food Marketing Policy Center

Food Marketing Policy Center