| Comment Record |
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Commentor |
Dr. Jeff Hall |
Date/Time |
2001-02-01 15:36:43 |
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Organization |
none |
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Category |
Individual |
| Comments for FDA General |
| Questions |
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1. General Comments
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Dear FDA:
I am writing to express my support in the current United
States food regulatory system, especially pertaining to regulation of
foods developed through biotechnology.
I am aware that the FDA‚s current policy on foods derived through
biotechnology is based upon the considered opinion of the scientific
community that biotechnology is not an inherently risky process, and that
regulation should be based upon the characteristics of individual
products. Therefore, I support the new proposal to require food developers
to consult with the FDA at least 120 days in advance of their intent to
market a food or animal feed developed through biotechnology and to
provide information to demonstrate that the product is as safe as its
conventional counterpart. I believe that these measures are sufficient to
ensure the safety of the US food supply and that they will allow the
review process to be more transparent to the public.
Sincerely,
Jeff Hall
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