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Draft Guidance For Industry: Regulation Of Genetically Engineered Animals Containing Heritable Rdna Constructs

November 8, 2008
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We commend FDA for requiring such animals to go through a mandatory safety assessment. However, we believe FDA’s decision not to require labeling of milk and meat from such animals denies consumers of their right to choose what they eat, and is contrary to existing law and legal precedents.

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Jean Halloran
Director, Food Policy Initiatives​
Michael Hansen
Senior Scientist, Advocacy
Meg Bohne
Associate Director, Campaigns
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