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Swede

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Sun Jan 8, 2012, 09:14 AM Jan 2012

U.S. OK could see GE fish enter Canadian food supply chain





OTTAWA — Canada could have trouble keeping genetically engineered salmon out of the food supply if the U.S. government approves the first genetically engineered animal that people can eat.


And according to an internal analysis obtained by Postmedia News, one potential solution is to simply follow the U.S. lead, in order to avoid trade complications. That would mean allowing the GE fish in the Canadian market.


AquaBounty Technologies, based in Massachusetts, is seeking approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to sell its GE Atlantic salmon, called AquAdvantage, in the United States. But FDA approval could have ramifications for consumers north of the border, Canadian government officials say.



Read more: http://www.canada.com/technology/could+fish+enter+Canadian+food+supply+chain/5945475/story.html#ixzz1is8SIvuR
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U.S. OK could see GE fish enter Canadian food supply chain (Original Post) Swede Jan 2012 OP
Canada would risk mutation with its premiere wild Canadian salmon. no_hypocrisy Jan 2012 #1
I hppe the US government does not approve this. Who do Kdillard Jan 2012 #2
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