U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., sent a letter asking how the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will implement a policy to oversee food produced using animal cell culture technology that is derived from livestock and poultry cells.
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Addressed to USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue and FDA Acting Commissioner Ned Sharpless, the letter notes it is important that a clear and functional regulatory framework be in place to ensure safety and proper labeling before this product becomes available to the public
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In the letter, Enzi asked how the agencies will coordinate their joint regulatory oversight to ensure that each agency’s expertise is appropriately leveraged.
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