Last week’s FDA deadline on the pending approval of genetically modified salmon saw nearly 1.5 million comments oppose the approval.
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FDA Receives 1.5 Million Public Comments Opposing GMO SalmonApril 30th, 2013 - Jill EttingerApproval Likely on GMO Salmon, Major Retailers Pledge to Ban ItMarch 21st, 2013 - Jill Ettinger
As the FDA gets closer to make its final decision on the approval of a genetically modified salmon—which would be the first bio-engineered animal allowed in the food supply—major U.S. retailers have pledged not to sell the fish, reports the New York Times. Read More:Approval Likely on GMO Salmon, Major Retailers Pledge to Ban ItGMO Salmon Swims Closer to Market, FDA’s Ruling Making WavesDecember 26th, 2012 - Jill Ettinger
Despite facing a dwindling cash supply, which could cripple efforts by Aqua Bounty to bring its genetically modified AquAdvantage salmon to market, the FDA has announced its opinion in favor of the fish. Read More:GMO Salmon Swims Closer to Market, FDA’s Ruling Making WavesGMO Salmon Company Running Out of CashDecember 7th, 2012 - Jill Ettinger
Garnering some of the most intense controversy over genetic modification, the Aquabounty AquAdvantage salmon—which would be the nation’s first GMO animal allowed into the food system if approved by the FDA—may have to pull the plug on the project due to dwindling cash. Read More:GMO Salmon Company Running Out of CashGMO Salmon Closer to Approval, Senate Votes Against More Health & Environmental TestingMay 30th, 2012 - Jill Ettinger
Although it has been 15 years since AquaBounty Technologies began the approval application process for its genetically engineered AquAdvantage salmon, the controversial fish appears to now be inching closer to a firm approval as the Senate just voted against a measure that would require more testing on the human health and environmental safety of the fish before approved. Read More:GMO Salmon Closer to Approval, Senate Votes Against More Health & Environmental TestingLabel It Today! GMO Salmon Up for FDA Approval, Public ScrutinyDecember 18th, 2011 - Erin Shaw
There has never been a better time to assert your right to an informed choice in food. The FDA may be finalizing approval of genetically engineered salmon, the first GE animal for human consumption, and there is one team working hard for consumers’ rights to know. The Just Label It! Campaign is calling for support for their legal petition urging the FDA to require mandatory labeling of GE salmon and all genetically engineered foods. 350,000 Sign On to Demand Labeling of GMOsNovember 16th, 2011 - Jill Ettinger
Efforts to make the FDA finally require mandatory labeling of genetically modified foods appear to be well on their way to becoming a reality. In just over one month, more than 350,000 people have signed on to support the Just Label It – We Have the Right to Know campaign. Read More:350,000 Sign On to Demand Labeling of GMOsGMO AquAdvantage Salmon One Step Closer to DeregulationOctober 17th, 2011 - Jill Ettinger
The country’s first genetically engineered animal product could soon be approved forsale and distribution without any labeling requirements as the FDA has completed its evaluation on the environmental impact of AquaBounty’s AquAdvantage salmon and deemed it safe for human consumption. Read More:GMO AquAdvantage Salmon One Step Closer to DeregulationGMO Salmon Swims Into Big Net of USDA CashOctober 3rd, 2011 - Jill Ettinger
The USDA has awarded AquaBounty Technologies, manufacturer of the controversial genetically modified AquAdvantage salmon, one of its 2011 Biotechnology Risk Assessment Grants in the amount of $494,000, according to the agency’s website. Read More:GMO Salmon Swims Into Big Net of USDA CashPurdue University Scientists Say GMO Salmon ‘Poses Little Risk’August 10th, 2011 - Jill Ettinger
Genetically modified salmon poses little risk to health or the environment and is crucial to increasing food production says Purdue University scientist, William Muir. Read More:Purdue University Scientists Say GMO Salmon ‘Poses Little Risk’ |
