US Regulatory Process

Who is responsible for regulating agricultural biotechnology in the United States?

What authorities do the U.S. agencies use to review the genetically engineered agricultural products and how was this approach to regulation developed?

How do I know which agency reviews which product?

Are all agricultural products of modern biotechnology subject to review by all three agencies?

Database of Completed Regulatory Reviews

What kinds of products are included in the database?

How do I search the database?

What do the search results mean?

Are all the products listed in the database used in the United States?

Can you find a product by its tradename?

Will this database tell me whether a product is being used commercially in the United States?

Will a product appear on the database if it has not been evaluated by all relevant U.S. agencies?

Does the database provide information on product uses?

Does the database indicate whether a product has certain conditions or restrictions placed on its use?

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