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2009-01-20 |

USDA launches biotechnology quality management system pilot project

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) today introduced a pilot of the biotechnology quality management system (BQMS). The system is part of continued efforts to enhance compliance with the regulatory requirements for field trials and movements of certain genetically engineered (GE) organisms. ”Our goal with the biotechnology quality management system is to give developers the tools they need to better comply with our regulations,” said Michael Gregoire, deputy administrator for APHIS’ biotechnology regulatory services program.

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2009-01-20 |

USDA launches biotechnology quality management system pilot project

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) today introduced a pilot of the biotechnology quality management system (BQMS). The system is part of continued efforts to enhance compliance with the regulatory requirements for field trials and movements of certain genetically engineered (GE) organisms. ”Our goal with the biotechnology quality management system is to give developers the tools they need to better comply with our regulations,” said Michael Gregoire, deputy administrator for APHIS’ biotechnology regulatory services program.

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