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Investigators Scold FDA’s Food Inspection Program

Investigators Scold FDA's Food Inspection Program

By Deniza Gertsberg | Dec 15, 2011 | Leave a comment

Internal investigators found significant weaknesses in FDA’s monitoring of State agencies’ food inspections. The finding raises further questions about FDA’s effectiveness in ensuring the safety of the nation’s food supply.

Genetically Engineered Salmon Could Be Labeled In California

Genetically Engineered Salmon Could Be Labeled In California

By Deniza Gertsberg | May 20, 2011 | 1

If approved by the FDA, a new bill introduced in California, known as The Consumers Right To Know Act, would require labeling on all genetically engineered salmon sold in California.

Animals On Drugs Continued

Animals On Drugs Continued

By Deniza Gertsberg | Feb 9, 2011 | Leave a comment

New FDA data shows that almost 80% of all antibiotics sold in 2009 were reserved for animal farming. Part two of our series on antibiotic overuse in healthy farm animals examines the response from the FDA and the proposed legislation.

6 Reasons To Avoid GMOs

6 Reasons To Avoid GMOs

By Deniza Gertsberg | Sep 27, 2010 | 6

With Non GMO Month around the corner, let’s return to the basics: why avoid GMOs? Among concerns, human and animal health, environmental impact, morals and ethics, socioeconomic issues, and food labeling.

Would You Eat Genetically Altered Salmon?

Would You Eat Genetically Altered Salmon?

By Deniza Gertsberg | Sep 8, 2010 | 3

The Food and Drug Administration has preliminarily determined that a genetically modified salmon developed by AquaBounty Technologies is safe for human consumption but many questions about the safety of GE salmon persist.

Critique of Regulation of Genetically Modified Foods and Crops in the United States

By Deniza Gertsberg | Oct 6, 2009 | Leave a comment

The United States government consistently promotes its regulatory framework for genetically engineered organisms as comprehensive and strict. Is this a public relations maneuver, wishful thinking or the story of the emperor without clothes?

The Food and Drug Administration's Policy on Genetically Modified Foods

By Deniza Gertsberg | Sep 2, 2009 | 1

The FDA’s regulatory approach thus focuses on the end product, rather than the process used to create genetically modified foods. In short, the FDA regards GM products as “generally regarded as safe,” (”GRAS”) and does not subject GM food products to food additive review.

Introduction To The Regulation of Genetically Modified Foods by the FDA

Introduction To The Regulation of Genetically Modified Foods by the FDA

By Deniza Gertsberg | Aug 30, 2009 | 2

The Food and Drug Administration is the lead regulatory agency of food articles. It is in charge of ensuring the safety and effectiveness of food (other than meat), food additives, medical devices, drugs, veterinary drugs, cosmetics and genetically engineered food.

Introduction to the U.S. Regulatory Regime for GMOs

By Deniza Gertsberg | Aug 2, 2009 | 1

Presently, it is questionable whether the genetically engineered foods are adequately controlled and/or regulated under U.S. law. There is no single federal statute or federal agency that governs the subject matter. Three federal agencies are primarily responsible for the regulation of genetically engineered foods – the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).