Publication archives

Reuters | October 19, 1999 HAMBURG - German institutions on Tuesday welcomed as constructive a decision by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to review its biotech food policy.

Guardian (UK) | October 19, 1999 | James Meikle Ministers and officials are damaging the debate on the future of genetically modified crops and foods by characterising public unease as ignorant, irrational or hysterical government-funded researchers said yesterday.

Associated Press | October 19, 1999 WASHINGTON - The Food and Drug Administration will hold unusual meetings around the country this fall to hear what Americans think about bioengineered food.

Reuters | October 19, 1999 WASHINGTON - The Clinton administration said Tuesday it was waiting for a "sensible proposal" from other nations to address genetically modified (GM) food issues at the round of world trade talks that begin next month.

October 18, 1999 | from a press release

Reuters | October 18, 1999 | Bob Burgdorfer HEARTWELL, Neb. - European opposition to genetically modified grain grown in the United States concerns farmers, but, according to this story, not enough to dampen enthusiasm for what many in one top growing state see as money-saving crops.

Associated Press/Reuters/Dow Jones | October 18, 1999 WASHINGTON - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, which ensures genetically engineered foods are safe will, according to these stories, hold unusual meetings around the country this fall to hear what Americans think about bioengineered food.

No. 200 | October 18, 1999 | Page A-26 | ISSN 1523-567X | Regulation, Law & Economics | International Trade | By Gary G. Yerkey