The FDA removes restrictions on genetically modified salmon

FDA commissioner Scott Gottlieb stressed that the genetic changes were considered safe for the animal, safe to eat and had no "significant" environmental impact. AquaBounty modifications use DNA from other fish to grow salmon at a faster rate, giving rise to concerns about pollution. But they are also grown to be female and sterile, which theoretically eliminates the possibility that they grow with wild salmon.
The salmon takes a while to reach the market if everything goes according to plan. Aquabounty chief Sylvia Wulf told AP that she expected certification of an Indiana growing plant for weeks and could get eggs soon after, but it takes about 1

8 months for the salmon to reach its target weight. [19659002] Whether or not it is not entirely safe. An alliance of public interest, environmental and pro-fishing groups is in the midst of the lawsuit for the FDA to revoke the approval for safety reasons. Groups like the Center for Food Safety have argued that the regulators have not properly evaluated the salmon's ecological and health risks and have pointed to problems with AquaBounty's environmental record. If these objections are held in court, the FDA and AquaBounty may return to square.
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  https://www.engadget.com/2019/03/10/fda-removes-restrictions-on-genetically-modified-salmon/