Biotechnology
Biotechnology in an umbrella term encompassing at least two different processes; bioengineering (BE, aka GMO) and gene editing. Talking about biotechnology is difficult for several reasons: it is scientifically complex, the vocabulary is confusing, and the topic is emotionally charged.
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Policy Statements
FMI follows the USDA definition that biotechnology provides a range of tools, including traditional breeding techniques, that alter living organisms, or parts of organisms, to make or modify products; improve plants or animals; or develop microorganisms for specific agricultural uses. Our current Board approved policy statements on this topic:
FMI Transparency and Biotechnology Resources
Iowa State University Research Project
ISU’s research project "Identifying Gaps in Public Trust and Governance Recommendations for Gene-Edited Foods,” includes journal articles, reports, and media pieces.
Gene Editing: What it is, how it works and what's being developed 2023
Presentation by the Center for Food Integrity (CFI) contains helpful updates about this new biotechnological tool.
Consumer Attitudes Toward Gene Edited Food Products: Key Findings
This key findings report delves deeper into what consumers want to know about gene edited food products and who they consider to be trustworthy sources in addressing biotechnological applications in food.
Consumer Attitudes Toward Gene Edited Food Products: Detailed Report
This detailed report delves deeper into what consumers want to know about gene edited food products and who they consider to be trustworthy sources in addressing biotechnological applications in food.
Consumer Acceptance Of Gene Edited Foods
This project looks at the market potential and consumers’ beliefs, knowledge, understanding, and acceptance of gene-editing technology and gene-edited foods.
The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard
This compliance guide, prepared for FMI by Hogan and Lovells, is designed to help retailers and product suppliers understand and comply with the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard (NBFDS).
Implications of Gene Editing for the Food Retail Industry 2019
This white paper provides background on gene editing terminology and production processes as well as identifies issues that may arise as consumers contemplate gene edited products.
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