Welcome To Salmon Genetics Modified
Welcome To Salmon Genetics Modified
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NEW YORK - Nobody doubted if the flesh of salmon has a high protein content and very good to eat. Now, the salmon fish lovers can feel the genetically modified salmon.
As is known, genetic engineering is already no longer a taboo in western countries. One is this genetically modified fish. For the first time, salmon genetically modified allowed to be consumed in the United States.
Actually, AquaBounty Technologies has been submitted for approval to the Food and Drug Administration since the 1990s. They say that the fish is safe to eat also has more than 5 years ago. However, much opposed by some consumers and specific groups.
"FDA has analyzed and evaluated the data and information submitted by AquaBounty about Salmon AquAdvantage and establish that they have met the requirements for approval, including the fish safe to eat," said Bernadette Dunham, Director of the Agencys Center for Veterinary Medicine, as reported by the New York Times, Friday (20/11).
They think that wild salmon populations would be affected if the fish have been modified genes into the sea or rivers. Yes, salmon known as Salmon AquaAdvantage this fact can grow in just over half of the growth of salmon in general.
But although approved, AquaAdvantage Salmon can not directly available in the market or supermarket. It took about two years and initially will be distributed in small quantities.
As is known, genetic engineering is already no longer a taboo in western countries. One is this genetically modified fish. For the first time, salmon genetically modified allowed to be consumed in the United States.
Actually, AquaBounty Technologies has been submitted for approval to the Food and Drug Administration since the 1990s. They say that the fish is safe to eat also has more than 5 years ago. However, much opposed by some consumers and specific groups.
"FDA has analyzed and evaluated the data and information submitted by AquaBounty about Salmon AquAdvantage and establish that they have met the requirements for approval, including the fish safe to eat," said Bernadette Dunham, Director of the Agencys Center for Veterinary Medicine, as reported by the New York Times, Friday (20/11).
They think that wild salmon populations would be affected if the fish have been modified genes into the sea or rivers. Yes, salmon known as Salmon AquaAdvantage this fact can grow in just over half of the growth of salmon in general.
But although approved, AquaAdvantage Salmon can not directly available in the market or supermarket. It took about two years and initially will be distributed in small quantities.
(rnz)
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