This agency (Agency X) would take on the responsibilities of the FDA, EPA, and USDA organizations regarding GM foods. Agency X would focus on the human health safety of products that result from biotechnology including foods, drugs, cosmetics, medical devices, and pest control products. (Central) They would also be required to assess the safety of plants, animal feeds and animal feed ingredients, fertilizers, and veterinary biologics. (Central) Creating a central agency to specialize directly in genetically modified foods will eliminate the many holes left by the FDA, EPA, and
This agency (Agency X) would take on the responsibilities of the FDA, EPA, and USDA organizations regarding GM foods. Agency X would focus on the human health safety of products that result from biotechnology including foods, drugs, cosmetics, medical devices, and pest control products. (Central) They would also be required to assess the safety of plants, animal feeds and animal feed ingredients, fertilizers, and veterinary biologics. (Central) Creating a central agency to specialize directly in genetically modified foods will eliminate the many holes left by the FDA, EPA, and