Articles tagged under: Biotechnology
Biotech Wheat a Concern to Brazilian Millers
Published November 12, 2021
Brazil has approved imports of flour from Argentina that is made with biotech wheat. The Brazilian wheat milling organization is upset and asking for a government review. Market analysts are saying a consumer backlash in South America could result in…Biotech Trait Rejected by Mexican Government
Published October 11, 2021
Mexican health regulators have rejected a new biotech corn trait for the first time. It was SmartStax Pro trait produced by Bayer. The company describes this as an “unscientific” decision and may take this issue to the courts. Mexico has…Science-Based Biotech Approvals Sought From China
Published July 28, 2021
China’s uncertain biotechnology approval process influences the tools available in crop production. Biotechnology Innovation Organization President and CEO Michelle McMurray-Heath made that point while testifying before the Senate Finance Committee. "On average, it takes our companies seven years to just…Biotechnology is in the Courts
Published July 27, 2021
The Center for Food Safety, the National Family Farm Coalition, Friends of the Earth and others are back in court, challenging the Trump Administration’s regulatory changes for the approval of biotech crops. The lawsuit, which was filed in California, claims…U.S., Canada and Mexico Review Trade Issues
Published May 18, 2021
In separate video calls, U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai spoke with her Canadian and Mexican counterparts. Tai emphasized Canada must live up to its trade obligations for U.S. dairy products. Tai also called on Mexico to resume the authorization of…Biotech Potato Variety Deregulated
Published April 27, 2021
USDA is extending its deregulation to the Snowden Z6 potato. The J.R. Simplot potato variety is genetically engineered for late blight protection and reduced bruising. USDA previously reviewed and deregulated another Simplot biotech variety called Innate. The Animal and Plant…USDA Seeks Feedback on Biotech Framework
Published December 27, 2020
The USDA wants feedback on modern regulatory biotech framework in order to transition portions of the FDA’s pre-existing animal biotech regulatory oversight. The framework covers animal health, efficacy, food safety evaluation and food storage regarding biotech animals. Last year, President…Enforcement Important for Phase One Biotech Updates
Published January 20, 2020
There are updates to the biotech review process in the phase one trade deal with China. American Seed Trade Association President and CEO Andy LaVigne says the process provides more clarity moving forward. "The current process is a bit cloudy…Streamlining Biotech Approvals
Published June 12, 2019
President Trump has signed an executive order to speed up the regulatory approval of biotech products in agriculture. This executive order gives USDA, EPA and FDA six months to identify areas that can be streamlined. That’s on top of a…