Support of ratification of an international plant germplasm treaty

ASPB joins Friends of the Agricultural Research Service Coalition (FARS) in support of ratification of an international plant germplasm treaty. The Friends of the Agricultural Research Service Coalition (FARS) writes in support of increased funding for the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS). We urge the Committee to provide no less than $1,161,340,000. Investments in sound … Read more

ASPB responds to FDA RFI on the Coordinated Framework

ASPB responds to Response to FDA-2015-N-3403: Clarifying Current Roles and Responsibilities Described in the Coordinated Framework for the Regulation of Biotechnology and Developing a Long-Term Strategy for the Regulation of the Products of Biotechnology; Request for Information. Since the first introduction of biotechnology-derived plant products, not a single documented issue with regard to human safety has … Read more