FOOD TECHNOLOGY

EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES IN FOOD SCIENCE

BIOTECHNOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which governmental agency determines whether or not biotech foods are safe?
A
FDA
B
USDA
C
EPA
D
FFA
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The FDA is responsible for ensuring the safety and proper labeling of all plant-derived food and feed, including those developed through genetic engineering.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Biotechnology Regulatory Authority of India (BRAI) is a proposed regulatory body in India for uses of biotechnology products including genetically modified organisms (GMOs).

Detailed explanation-3: -GMO developer submits food safety assessment data and information to FDA. FDA evaluates the data and information and resolves any issues with the developer. Consultation is complete once FDA has no more questions about the safety of the human and animal food made from the new GMO plant variety.

Detailed explanation-4: -The FDA regulates human and animal food from plants, including plants produced through use of genetic engineering and genome editing, under the Federal, Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) and holds them to the same standards as all foods produced, processed, stored, shipped or sold in the United States.

Detailed explanation-5: -USDA-APHIS protects the health and value of American agriculture and natural resources by regulating GMOs that has been developed by or contain plant pest components. USEPA protects the environment by regulating new pesticidal substances if produced by any GMOs.

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