Resources
Interactive Tool for Genetically Modified Microorganisms
Interactive tool to assist users in identifying and understanding regulatory requirements for activities with genetically modified microorganisms.
Feed Your Mind is an education initiative to help consumers better understand genetically engineered foods, commonly called GMOs or genetically modified organisms.
- Coordinated Framework I (1986) (479.15 KB)
- Coordinated Framework II (1992) (1.34 MB)
- Plan for Regulatory Reform under the Coordinated Framework for the Regulation of Biotechnology (2024) (341.52 KB)
- Plain Language Information on the Biotechnology Regulatory System (2023) (397.49 KB)
- Report on Stakeholder Outreach Related to Ambiguities, Gaps, Uncertainties in Regulation of Biotechnology Under the Coordinated Framework (2023) (251.61 KB)
- National Strategy for Modernizing the Regulatory System for Biotechnology Products (2016) (572.19 KB)
- Update to the Coordinated Framework for the Regulation of Biotechnology (2017) (1.5 MB)
Agency Websites and Resources
Websites
Laws, Regulations & Guidance
Websites
Laws, Regulations & Guidance
- Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
- Animals with Intentional Genomic Alterations
- Clarification of FDA and EPA Jurisdiction Over Mosquito-Related Products
- 1992 Statement of Policy – Foods from New Plant Varieties
- Consultation Procedures
Genome Editing
Websites
- APHIS Biotechnology Regulatory Services
- USDA Biotechnology
- Economic Research Service
- Agricultural Marketing Service Bioengineered Labeling
Laws, Regulations, & Guidance