USDA, EPA, and FDA Launch New Web-Based Tool for Developers of Microbial Biotechnology Products
October 30, 2024| |
On October 2, 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) launched the Unified Website for Biotechnology Regulation, a new web-based tool for companies developing microbial biotechnology products.
The unified website provides information on regulatory requirements and approval processes for biotechnology products with genetically modified (GM) microorganisms. This tool could serve as a guide for new and existing researchers and developers in understanding the regulatory requirements for GM microorganisms. The agencies plan to further optimize the website through a feedback option that allows users to provide feedback directly to the agencies.
This initiative supports the objectives of Executive Order (EO) 14081 by promoting public trust in the biotech regulatory system and enhancing its transparency, consistency, coordination, and efficiency. In line with EO 14081, the USDA and EPA are also working to harmonize data requirements to improve data sharing and avoid redundant reviews.
For more information, read the article from APHIS.
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