USDA Seeks Input on Regulation of Genetically Engineered Animals, Including Imports
The Agriculture Department seeks comments on regulations it is considering on the movement, including importation, of animals modified or developed by genetic engineering. The Dec. 28 advance notice of proposed rulemaking contemplates that the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service…
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would conduct assessments of genetically engineered animals, and the Food Safety and Inspection Service would conduct pre-slaughter inspections. Importation and interstate movement would subject to permitting requirements, it says. USDA’s approach would be similar to recent regulations on the movement of genetically engineered plants (see 2005180023), with some differences, the ANPRM says. Comments are due Feb. 26.