NAS report: strengthen agbio regs and relations

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The research unit of the National Academy of Sciences, the US National Research Council released a report by the Committee on Genetically Modified Pest-Protected Plants recommending that federal authorities better regulate agricultural biotechnology, and oversee field tests of "pesticides" produced by genetically modified plants.

Author: Fox, Jeffrey L.

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GM food singled out for labeling in the US

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In a proposal, Dan Glickman and other USDA officials requested that genetically-modified food not be permitted in food labeled organic.

Author: Fox, Jeffrey L.
Food & Kindred Products, Food Manufacturing, FOOD AND KINDRED PRODUCTS, Regulation of Agricultural Marketing and Commodities, Regulation of agricultural marketing, Dept of Agriculture, Brief Article

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US food labeling policy softens

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The United States Food and Drug Administration will soften its policy in the labelling of food products containing genetically modified crops.

Author: Fox, Jeffrey L.

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Subjects list: United States, Plant genetics
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