21st Century Essential Guide to Biotechnology and the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition - Coverage of Documents and References from the Food and Drug Administration (CD-ROM)

This electronic book on CD-ROM provides coverage of biotechnology issues from the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, along with a collection of documents, publications, and reference sources on other aspects of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Coverage of biotechnology issues includes announcements, presentations and testimony, information for consumers, regulations and guidance, submissions food labeling and more. Some topics include: Withdrawal of Guidance: Guidance for Industry on the FDA Recommendations for Sampling and Testing Yellow Corn and Dry-Milled Yellow Corn Shipments Intended for Human Food Use for Cry9C Protein Residues Federal Register * Statement on LLRice 600 Series * FDA Statement on Bioengineered Rice * Recommendations for the Early Food Safety Evaluation of New Non-Pesticidal Proteins Produced by New Plant Varieties Intended for Food Use * Recommendations for the Early Food Safety Evaluation of New Non-Pesticidal Proteins * Produced by New Plant Varieties Intended for Food Use * Bt 10 Corn * FDA Proposes Draft Guidance for Industry for New Plant Varieties Intended for Food Use * much more FDA is the federal agency responsible for ensuring that foods are safe, wholesome and sanitary; human and veterinary drugs, biological products, and medical devices are safe and effective; cosmetics are safe; and electronic products that emit radiation are safe. FDA also ensures that these products are honestly, accurately and informatively represented to the public. Some of the agency's specific responsibilities include: Biologics - product and manufacturing establishment licensing; safety of the nation's blood supply; research to establish product standards and develop improved testing methods; Cosmetics - safety; labeling; drugs; product approvals; OTC and prescription drug labeling; drug manufacturing standards; Foods - labeling; safety of all food products (except meat and poultry); bottled water; Medical Devices; premarket approval of new devices; manufacturing and performance standards; tracking reports of device malfunctioning and serious adverse reactions; Radiation-Emitting Electronic Products - radiation safety performance standards for microwave ovens, television receivers, diagnostic x-ray equipment, cabinet x-ray systems (such as baggage x-rays at airports), laser products, ultrasonic therapy equipment, mercury vapor lamps, and sunlamps accrediting and inspecting mammography facilities; Veterinary Products - livestock feeds; pet foods; veterinary drugs and devices.