Muddy waters for GM fish. (The Beat).In its January 2003 report on the science and regulation of genetically modified genetically modified Adjective (of an organism) having DNA which has been altered for the purpose of improvement or correction of defects genetically modified genetic adj [food etc] → (GM) fish, the Pew PEW. A seat in a church separated from all others, with a convenient space to stand therein. 2. It is an incorporeal interest in the real property. And, although a man has the exclusive right to it, yet, it seems, he cannot maintain trespass against a person Initiative on Food and Biotechnology asks whether the FDA FDA abbr. Food and Drug Administration FDA, n.pr See Food and Drug Administration. FDA, n.pr the abbreviation for the Food and Drug Administration. process for evaluating these biotechnology products--the same as that used for approving animal drugs--is sufficient to regulate the potential environmental impacts of these fish. Concerns include gene flow (the spread of novel traits from GM fish into wild populations that could harm the resilience of aquatic ecosystems An aquatic ecosystem is an ecosystem located in a body of water. Communities of organisms that are dependent on each other and on their environment live in aquatic ecosystems. The two main types of aquatic ecosystems are marine ecosystems and freshwater ecosystems. ) and the possibility of GM fish outcompeting wild species for food and other resources. The report, while making no recommendations, says the FDA regulations do not address environmental risks, and points out that the confidential approval process does not allow for public input. The report further questions whether the FDA has sufficient authority and expertise to review the safety of GM fish. |
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