Genetically-modified salmon allowed to bring to the table
Office of Food Inspection and Drug Administration (FDA) has allowed for the first time in the history of eating genetically modified meat. Experts recognized safe salmon AquAdvantage, grown through the introduction of foreign DNA.
According to a press release, FDA, following a comprehensive study of the Office for the Control Food and Drug Administration approved the eating salmon AquAdvantage. FDA found no differences in nutritional and biological properties of GMO salmon compared with the conventional. DNA fragment, introduce the fish to accelerate growth, it does not cause harm. But, thanks to him, the fish is gaining weight is 2-3 times faster than conventional salmon, and the need for its dilution to 25% less feed.
«FDA carefully analyzed information on salmon AquAdvantage, presented AquaBounty. Management has determined that the fish meets the regulatory requirements, and eating food from the fish is safe, "- said the director of the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine Bernadette Dunham.
AquAdvantage Salmon is a genetically modified form of conventional Atlantic salmon, designed and developed by the corporation AquaBounty Technologies. The media reported that growth hormone for it was borrowed from the largest of the Pacific salmon - chinook. To maintain the activity of the hormone used the genetic material of the American eelpout - as the largest representative of his family.
Products of genetically modified salmon produces only one US company AquaBounty Technologies at two plants in Canada and Panama. The fish will be grown in inland waters in Canada. In reservoirs mounted numerous barriers to prevent leakage of fish and caviar. However, as noted in the press release, even if individuals escape AquAdvantage can not be reproduced at will, or interbreed with ocean population - they are sterile. On approval of the FDA application from the company AquaBounty Technologies, which produces GMO fish, it was 12 years since 2003. The development of this type of fish the company began in 1989.
The FDA also announced two instructions for labeling products with GMO ingredients. One guide describes the rules on labeling of genetically modified plant products, the second - is devoted entirely to AquAdvantage salmon and affordable products from it, including canned. Office of Food Inspection and Drug Administration takes public comments on the labeling of products containing GMOs, within 60 days, starting from November 23.
Office of Food Inspection and Drug Administration (FDA) has allowed for the first time in the history of eating genetically modified meat. Experts recognized safe salmon AquAdvantage, grown through the introduction of foreign DNA.
According to a press release, FDA, following a comprehensive study of the Office for the Control Food and Drug Administration approved the eating salmon AquAdvantage. FDA found no differences in nutritional and biological properties of GMO salmon compared with the conventional. DNA fragment, introduce the fish to accelerate growth, it does not cause harm. But, thanks to him, the fish is gaining weight is 2-3 times faster than conventional salmon, and the need for its dilution to 25% less feed.
«FDA carefully analyzed information on salmon AquAdvantage, presented AquaBounty. Management has determined that the fish meets the regulatory requirements, and eating food from the fish is safe, "- said the director of the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine Bernadette Dunham.
AquAdvantage Salmon is a genetically modified form of conventional Atlantic salmon, designed and developed by the corporation AquaBounty Technologies. The media reported that growth hormone for it was borrowed from the largest of the Pacific salmon - chinook. To maintain the activity of the hormone used the genetic material of the American eelpout - as the largest representative of his family.
Products of genetically modified salmon produces only one US company AquaBounty Technologies at two plants in Canada and Panama. The fish will be grown in inland waters in Canada. In reservoirs mounted numerous barriers to prevent leakage of fish and caviar. However, as noted in the press release, even if individuals escape AquAdvantage can not be reproduced at will, or interbreed with ocean population - they are sterile. On approval of the FDA application from the company AquaBounty Technologies, which produces GMO fish, it was 12 years since 2003. The development of this type of fish the company began in 1989.
The FDA also announced two instructions for labeling products with GMO ingredients. One guide describes the rules on labeling of genetically modified plant products, the second - is devoted entirely to AquAdvantage salmon and affordable products from it, including canned. Office of Food Inspection and Drug Administration takes public comments on the labeling of products containing GMOs, within 60 days, starting from November 23.
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