FDA Issues Final Regulations for Genetically Engineered Animals

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday issued its final regulations governing the approval of genetically engineered animals.

The rules do not require consumer labeling for foods from these animals.

Genetic engineering involves using recombinant DNA (rDNA) to introduce new characteristics or traits into an animal. The new FDA guidance tells producers of these animals what they need to do to get the newly engineered animal approved by the agency.

[...]Genetically engineered animals will require FDA approval before they can enter the marketplace, Lutter said. In addition, producers of these animals will also have to comply with the law and regulations of the National Environmental Policy Act, he said.

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Hey!  I wanted required genetic engineering labels for my food!  What if I don't feel like eating genetically engineered critters?  Don't consumers have the right to know if they're eating a cow that may belong in Professor Xavier's school for X-Men?

Seriously, even if genetically engineered animals are completely harmless, I don't see what harm it would do to satisfy the segment of consumers who really want to have this information easily available on the packages of groceries.

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