The US FDA, EPA, and USDA have launched a new online tool to help companies understand the regulatory requirements for genetically modified organisms (GMOs). The tool, accessible on the Unified Website for Biotechnology Regulation, provides a starting point for researchers and developers to navigate the regulatory process for GMOs. The tool was developed in response to feedback from stakeholders, who identified regulatory ambiguities and inefficiencies within the Coordinated Framework for the Regulation of Biotechnology. The tool uses a series of prompts to provide information on regulatory requirements and the approval process across agencies. The agencies will continue to expand the tool’s utility and scope, and a built-in feedback function allows stakeholders to submit feedback directly to the agencies. The agencies are also working to increase transparency and public confidence in the biotechnology regulatory system, including aligning data requirements and exploring less burdensome pathways for commercializing genetically modified microbes.
Three US regulatory agencies collaborate to launch a new tool, empowering industries to navigate GMO regulations with greater ease.
