New FDA rules on ‘frankenanimals’

US authorities Thursday unveiled new guidelines aiming to regulate the production of genetically-modified animals destined for human consumption.

The guidelines aim to set out clearly how the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) intends to regulate meat, dairy products and other foods which originate from genetically-modified animals.

The draft rules, which seek to address concerns about such products dubbed “frankenfoods,” will be opened up to public and professional comments for the next 60 days before coming into effect.

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