Lexology August 2, 2024
After overhauling its biotechnology regulations for plants developed using genetic engineering, the United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA-APHIS) is again reevaluating its regulatory procedures, both by opening the door to major regulatory changes for microbes developed through genetic engineering and by surveying the results of its previous changes for plant regulation.
In July, APHIS requested public comment regarding modified microbe regulation and released a biotechnology regulation enforcement summary. Comments are due September 3, 2024. In June, APHIS released its biotechnology regulation impact report for 2023. These announcements, which highlight the morphing U.S. regulatory landscape for genetically engineered plants and microbes, are described in detail below.
Invitation for Public Comment on Modified Microbe Regulation
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