From: David Treharne [dtreharn@umich.edu]
Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2001 6:44 PM
To: fdadockets@oc.fda.gov
Subject: Docket 00N-1396 & Docket 00D-1598

Dear Sir or Madam,
 
I wish for the FDA to place much higher restrictions on the development and marketing of genetically engineered substances (via gene splicing or similar technique.  I am not talking about hybrid development using cross pollination techniques) in our food supply and environment.  I feel the level of proposed testing is completely inadequate.  One single errant substance introduced into our environment can cause much more harm than good.  I believe the science behind these products is very immature, and we do not understand all the ramifications of changing genes.  I desire for there to be a strict environmental study on any new plant or other substance prior to its release into our environment.  I want a strict study, similar to medication trials, on any GE substance that is proposed for human or animal consumption.  
 
In order to identify GE substances, I want all GE substances labeled, and allow for non-GE substances to also be labeled as such.  We have a right to know where our food has come from.
 
Thank you for your consideration.
 
Respectfully,
 
William David Treharne
37534 Laurel Park Dr. N
Livonia, MI 48152
 

Best Wishes,

David Treharne
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