Murkowski Fights Against GMO Salmon, Promises Hold on FDA Nominations, Pushes Labeling Requirement
SEAFOODNEWS.COM by John Sackton November 24, 2015
U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski expressed her extreme opposition to the FDA approval of genetically modified salmon for sale in the United States. The FDA announced last week it was approving AquAdvantage salmon, genetically engineered to grow faster, for human consumption.
Senator Murkowski has long been adamantly opposed to the approval of GE salmon, introducing legislation and inserting a provision in the appropriations process to require compulsory labeling of Frankenfish if ever approved for sale to consumers. Murkowski plans to push back against the FDA’s decision by advancing her efforts for mandatory labelling and blocking confirmation in the Senate of the nominee to be FDA Commissioner.
“I will not stand back and just watch these genetically engineered creatures be placed in our kitchens and on our tables without a fight....
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Murkowski Fights Against GMO Salmon, Promises Hold on FDA Nominations, Pushes Labeling Requirement
SEAFOODNEWS.COM by John Sackton November 24, 2015
U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski expressed her extreme opposition to the FDA approval of genetically modified salmon for sale in the United States. The FDA announced last week it was approving AquAdvantage salmon, genetically engineered to grow faster, for human consumption.
Senator Murkowski has long been adamantly opposed to the approval of GE salmon, introducing legislation and inserting a provision in the appropriations process to require compulsory labeling of Frankenfish if ever approved for sale to consumers. Murkowski plans to push back against the FDA’s decision by advancing her efforts for mandatory labelling and blocking confirmation in the Senate of the nominee to be FDA Commissioner.
“I will not stand back and just watch these genetically engineered creatures be placed in our kitchens and on our tables without a fight....
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