The public option: A possible change in US regulatory protocol for genetically modified organisms: compromised or enhanced objectivity?

US President Barack Obama has called for more public participation in regulatory decisions. Jennifer Kuzma and Zahra Meghani explore the possible consequences for the regulation and approval of genetically modified crops in the USA.

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Published in:EMBO reports 2009-12, Vol.10 (12), p.1288-1293
Main Authors: Kuzma, Jennifer, Meghani, Zahra
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
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Food Industry - legislation & jurisprudence
Government Regulation
Health Care Sector - legislation & jurisprudence
Health Policy
National Health Insurance, United States - legislation & jurisprudence
Organisms, Genetically Modified - psychology
Public Health - legislation & jurisprudence
Public Opinion
United States
United States Department of Agriculture - legislation & jurisprudence
United States Environmental Protection Agency - legislation & jurisprudence
United States Food and Drug Administration - legislation & jurisprudence
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Summary:US President Barack Obama has called for more public participation in regulatory decisions. Jennifer Kuzma and Zahra Meghani explore the possible consequences for the regulation and approval of genetically modified crops in the USA.
ISSN:1469-221X
1469-3178
DOI:10.1038/embor.2009.250