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EPA, FDA, and USDA Release Tool to Help Companies Developing Microbial Biotechnology Products Navigate Regulatory Landscape

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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the release of a new web-based tool on the Unified Website for Biotechnology Regulation for companies that develop microbial biotechnology products. On October 2, 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and U.S.

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EPA, FDA, and USDA Issue Joint Regulatory Plan for Biotechnology

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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released a plan to update, streamline, and clarify their regulations and oversight mechanisms for products of biotechnology. On May 8, 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the U.S.

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APHIS Releases New Strategic Plan for 2023-2027, Includes Biotechnology Objectives

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The plan includes six strategic goals that focus on working to: Protect agriculture from plant and animal diseases and pests. Objective 5 is “Ensure the development of safe agricultural biotechnology products using a science-based regulatory framework.” Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S.

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EPA Issues Final Rule to Accelerate Use of Plant-Incorporated Biotechnologies

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According to EPA’s May 25, 2023, press release , this rule will reduce costs for the regulated community and result in increased research and development activities, consistent with Executive Order 14081 on advancing biotechnology. Burchi , James V. Aidala , and Heather F. Collins, M.S. On May 31, 2023, the U.S.

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APHIS Announces Updated Permitting Resources for Developers

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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration The post APHIS Announces Updated Permitting Resources for Developers appeared first on Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

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CRS Publishes Report on Regulation of Gene-Edited Plants and Issues for Congress

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Coordinated Framework for Regulation of Biotechnology, which coordinates how the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulate biotechnology products to ensure their safety. Gene-edited plants are regulated under the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the U.S.

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CRS Report on Gene-Edited Plants Includes Issues Facing Congress

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regulation and oversight of gene editing in plants is facilitated by the Coordinated Framework for Regulation of Biotechnology, which involves the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The report notes that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the U.S.