The Vireo Advisors blog brings you the latest news and developments in safe, sustainable and bio-based materials and products including novel foods and sustainable nanomaterials.
USDA Proposes to Oversee Regulatory Jurisdiction of Some Genetically Engineered Animals
A USDA advanced notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) is seeking public comment on amending and clarifying regulatory jurisdiction over genetically engineered agricultural animals.
Saccharomyces cerevisiae with lactate dehydrogenase from Rhizopus oryzae is Generally Recognized As Safe for use in the manufacture of beer.
A genetically modified yeast, Saccharomyces cerevisiae with lactate dehydrogenase from Rhizopus oryzae, was named "Generally Recognized As Safe” (GRAS) by the FDA Office of Food Additive Safety on January 16, 2019, for use as a processing aid in beer manufacturing.
The FDA requests public input regarding the labeling of foods comprised of or containing cultured seafood cells
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is requesting information regarding the labeling of food made of or containing cultured seafood cells until March 8, 2021.
Cellular Agriculture - Cultured cell products for human and animal food - An overview of FDA and USDA regulatory oversight
In a joint webinar released on July 24th, 2020, representatives from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Department of Agriculture (USDA) presented the current framework for “Regulatory Oversight of Cultured Animal Cell Human and Animal Food Products”.
Accuracy still unknown for many virus tests that were rushed out
Preliminary findings in recent weeks have found potential problems with some COVID-19 tests that were given Emergency Use Authorization by the FDA.