Modernizing the Regulatory Framework for Agricultural Biotechnology Products
Jun 14, 2019
Signed by: Donald Trump
Signed on: Jun 11, 2019
Published on: Jun 14, 2019
Jun 14, 2019
Signed by: Donald Trump
Signed on: Jun 11, 2019
Published on: Jun 14, 2019
Summary
Updates the government's rules for farm biotechnology to make them faster, clearer, and based on science, helping new products get to market.
What problem does this solve?
Old rules for farm biotechnology were slow and confusing, which stopped new ideas from growing. This order makes the rules simpler and faster to help new, safe farm products be made and sold.
What does this order do?
Streamlines regulations
Requires federal agencies to simplify their rules and guidance for agricultural biotechnology products within 180 days.
Creates a unified web portal
Directs agencies to create a single website for innovators to submit questions about their products and get a coordinated response on the review process.
Exempts low-risk products
Allows agencies to use their existing power to free low-risk biotechnology products from unnecessary regulation.
Promotes international trade
Creates a strategy to remove unfair trade barriers and increase international acceptance of U.S. agricultural biotechnology products.
Launches public outreach campaigns
Orders the development of plans to educate the American public and foreign partners to build confidence and acceptance of agricultural biotechnology.
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Review of current authorities, regulations, and guidance.
Reviews rules for genome-edited crops
Requires agencies to review and update rules that create barriers for small developers and academics working on innovative genome-edited specialty crops.
Who does this affect?
- Biotechnology companies
- Farmers and agricultural producers
- Scientific researchers
What is the real world impact?
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Boosts agricultural innovation
Simplifies the approval process for new biotechnology products, helping American farmers and scientists bring new ideas to market faster.
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Strengthens U.S. competitiveness
Aims to open foreign markets and remove trade barriers, making it easier for the U.S. to sell its agricultural biotechnology products around the world.
When does this start?
This order sets several deadlines for federal agencies to complete specific actions.
Regulatory streamlining
Within 180 days of June 11, 2019, agencies must identify regulations and guidance that can be simplified.
Unified web platform plan
Within 180 days of June 11, 2019, agencies must design a plan for a unified web-based platform for biotechnology regulation.
Domestic engagement plan
Within 180 days of June 11, 2019, the Secretary of Agriculture must develop a plan to build public confidence in biotechnology.
International outreach strategy
Within 120 days of June 11, 2019, an international outreach strategy must be developed to increase acceptance of U.S. products.
International trade strategy
Within 120 days of June 11, 2019, the U.S. Trade Representative must develop a strategy to remove trade barriers.
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Review of current authorities, regulations, and guidance.
Progress reports
Starting 90 days after June 11, 2019, agencies must provide progress updates every 90 days for two years on their review of genome-editing rules.