Which organization is responsible for regulating the production and distribution of genetically engineered foods?
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is responsible for the regulation of products derived through biotechnology, including plants, animal feeds and animal feed ingredients, fertilizers and veterinary biologics. For more information, go to: Regulating Agricultural Biotechnology. Health Canada (HC) conducts a thorough safety assessment of each new product before it can be sold in Canada. HC is responsible for assessing the effect on human health and safety of products derived through biotechnology, including foods, drugs, cosmetics, medical devices and pest control products. For more information, go to: Novel Foods.
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