DoubleHelix Tracking tech MetaCyc - Metabolic Pathways FlyBase CFIA Regulating Ag biotech Where are products of biotechnology used in agriculture? The agriculture and agri-food sector uses biotechnology in a variety of ways to produce agricultural inputs and food products. Agricultural inputs (products) of biotechnology include: veterinary drugs and biologics (drugs used for the treatment or diagnosis of infectious diseases of animals);plants with novel traits (crops and horticultural plants);biopesticides (for insect, disease and pest control);novel fertilizer supplements or "biofertilizers"(to improve plant growth);livestock feed and feed additives; andnovel foods. Why do these products need to be regulated? Products are regulated by government in order to protect human, animal and environmental health and to protect consumers against fraud. Before any of these products are registered, licensed or used commercially, regulators must determine: Who is responsible for regulating these products? Several agencies are involved in the regulation of agricultural products.
WormBase cfia overview Modern Biotech There are numerous terms and acronyms used in the area of biotechnology that can be confusing. Also, many countries use the same term to mean different things. For example, the European Union's definition of GM is the same as Canada's interpretation of GE. The following is the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) attempt at addressing some commonly used terms, of which only "biotechnology" and "novel trait" are used in CFIA legislation. "Biotechnology" means the application of science and engineering in the direct or indirect use of living organisms, or parts or products of living organisms, in their natural or modified forms. "Modern biotechnology" is used to distinguish newer applications of biotechnology, such as genetic engineering and cell fusion from more conventional methods such as breeding, or fermentation. Most often the term "biotechnology" is used interchangeably with "modern biotechnology". GM stands for "genetically modified". GE stands for "genetically engineered".
wFleaBase BIOTECanada :: Agriculture A growing population signals a global challenge requiring we grow food more efficiently and with greater nutritional value. A strong agricultural sector coupled with biotech innovation will position Canada and Canadian farmers to take advantage of the global opportunity. Feeding the world's growing population, projected to surpass 9 billion by 2050, requires farmers to produce 70% more food on less land than ever before One in every eight Canadian jobs is related to agriculture - plant science technologies generate $7.9 billion in annual economic activity. Innovation enables Canadian farmers to remain globally competitive with crops requiring less fertilizers, pesticides and water. For over 10 years, Canadian farmers have been choosing to plant biotech crops. Canola growers have chosen to grow biotech varieties on over 70% of Canada's 12 million canola acres. Insect-resistant genetically modified crops protect themselves from pests and do not require insecticide sprays.
The National Evolutionary Synthesis Center labelling of genetically engineered food Health Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) carry joint responsibility for federal food labelling policies in Canada under the Food and Drugs Act. Health Canada is responsible for setting food labelling policies with respect to health and safety matters (i.e., nutritional content, special dietary needs, etc.). This applies to all foods, including foods that have been derived through genetic engineering. There have been three major consultations since 1993 in Canada on the labelling of novel foods derived from genetic engineering. These principles are consistent with policy for all foods under the Food and Drugs Act. Mandatory labelling for foods, including genetically engineered foods, can be required by Health Canada where there are health or safety concerns that could be mitigated through labelling, or to highlight a significant nutritional or compositional change. National Standard The National Standard provides guidelines for: International Additional Resources
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vetrinary biologics regs I. Introduction The purpose of this document is to provide guidance to researchers, manufacturers and importers of biotechnology-derived veterinary biologics concerning the regulation of these products in Canada. The Canadian Centre for Veterinary Biologics (CCVB) of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is responsible for regulating the manufacturing, testing, importation and use of veterinary biologics in Canada, including veterinary biologics produced using modern techniques of biotechnology, under the authority of the Health of Animals Act and Health of Animals Regulations. Some specific provisions concerning biotechnology-derived veterinary biologics are provided in section 120.4 of the Health of Animals Regulations. Biotechnology-derived veterinary biologics are licensed in Canada based on the same four principles as conventionally produced veterinary biologics: purity, potency, safety and efficacy. A. The Health of Animals Act provides the following definition: B. II. III. IV.
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