Biotechnology Regulatory Services
Biotechnology Regulatory Services helps American agriculture stay at the forefront of science and innovation. From row crops that better tolerate environmental stresses to vegetable and oil crops that produce healthier foods, people develop new products every day using genetic engineering. We work alongside other Federal agencies to make sure these products are safe for U.S. agriculture and the environment.
Priorities
We regulate the importation, interstate movement, or environmental release of certain organisms developed using genetic engineering that may pose a plant pest risk. Learn more about permitting requirements and our regulatory process.
Developers may petition the agency that a particular regulated article is unlikely to pose a plant pest risk, and, therefore, should no longer be regulated under 7 CFR 340 (2019).
Developers may submit an Am I Regulated inquiry to learn whether their modified organism is regulated under 7 CFR 340 (2019) before applying for an authorization (permit or notification).
We have a comprehensive system to help ensure that biotechnology organizations are maintaining compliance with APHIS’ biotechnology regulations.
