H.R.521 - To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prevent the approval of genetically engineered fish.

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  • Official: To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prevent the approval of genetically engineered fish. as introduced.

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Don Young

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2/8/2011--Introduced.Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to deem genetically-engineered fish to be unsafe under provisions related to new animal drugs and adulterated food.

Organizations Supporting H.R.521

  • Food & Water Watch
  • Institute for Fisheries Resources
  • Pacific Coast Federation of Fishermen’s Associations
  • Northwest Atlantic Marine Alliance
  • Ocean Conservancy
  • Center for Food Safety
  • ...and 5 more. See all.

Organizations Opposing H.R.521

  • AquaBounty Technologies
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