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Heritable Genetic Modification in Food Animals
July 23, 2024 @ 8:15 am - 12:15 pm EDT
An ad hoc committee appointed by the National Academies to explore heritable genetic modifications of food animals will meet from 23-24 July 2024 to discuss Oversight and Food Safety Concerns Posed by Heritable Genetic Modification in Food Animals.
This committee will address methods for heritable genetic modifications and identify risks and health hazards to humans, animals, and the environment. Furthermore, this study will identify challenges associated with long term effects of heritable genetic modifications and identification of study design challenges when researching heritable genetic modifications in food animals. Agenda topics include:
- Recent regulatory activities regarding HGM animals
- Allergenic potential of HGM animal food products
- Scientific and legal aspects of proposed changes to Guidance for Industry
- MOU with FDA for coordinating oversight of HGM animals
- Risk assessment and demonstration of safety of foods from HGM animals
The public part of the workshop will take place from 8:15 AM- 12:15 PM Eastern. Register to participate via webcast here. Source: National Academies of Sciences