Deregulating Genetically Engineered Alfalfa and Sugar Beets : Legal and Administrative Responses

Author / Creator

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

Available as

Online

Summary

Provides background on plant biotechnology regulation and oversight, in light of Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) decision to deregulate genetically engineered alfalfa and sugar b...

Provides background on plant biotechnology regulation and oversight, in light of Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) decision to deregulate genetically engineered alfalfa and sugar beets in response to Monsanto Corp. petition requesting deregulation of these items. Reviews legal challenges of APHIS environmental assessments and injunctions, and discusses proposals for plant biotechnology regulatory and legislative changes.

Show More