Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
Genetically Engineered Salmon Labeling Act This bill requires the market name of genetically engineered (commonly called genetically modified or GMO ) salmon to include Genetically Engineered or GE in front of the existing market name. The bill also requires the Department of Health and Human Services to ensure that an independent scientific organization reviews the Food and Drug Administration's environmental assessment that supports the approval of a new drug related to AquAdvantage Salmon, a type of genetically engineered salmon.
Environmental assessment, monitoring, researchFishesFood supply, safety, and labelingGeneticsMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMarketing and advertisingSeafood
Genetically Engineered Salmon Labeling Act
USA117th CongressHR-270| House
| Updated: 2/2/2021
Genetically Engineered Salmon Labeling Act This bill requires the market name of genetically engineered (commonly called genetically modified or GMO ) salmon to include Genetically Engineered or GE in front of the existing market name. The bill also requires the Department of Health and Human Services to ensure that an independent scientific organization reviews the Food and Drug Administration's environmental assessment that supports the approval of a new drug related to AquAdvantage Salmon, a type of genetically engineered salmon.
Environmental assessment, monitoring, researchFishesFood supply, safety, and labelingGeneticsMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMarketing and advertisingSeafood