Biotechnology Contacts
Not sure who to contact? We can help!
Select an option from the list below.
- get help using APHIS eFile to apply for a biotechnology permit
- ask about the biotechnology permit process or requirements, or check on the status of a biotechnology permit application
- ask a question about regulatory requirements for modified microorganisms
- obtain a “Letter of No Permit Required”
- ask about the inspection process, report a compliance incident, or submit a required report
- know if my modified plant qualifies for a regulatory exemption, or submit a "Confirmation of Exemption" request
- ask a question about the Regulatory Status Review process, or submit a Regulatory Status Review request
- ask general questions about the regulation of modified plants, plant pests, or biocontrol organisms
- obtain a permit or ask questions about importing, exporting, or licensing animal products or biologics
- obtain a permit or ask questions about plants, plant products, or plant pests that are not modified using genetic engineering
- contact BRS headquarters
APHIS eFile
Contact the BRS eFile support staff if you're a biotechnology permit applicant and have questions about using the APHIS eFile system.
Biotechnology Permit Status
Contact us to ask about the permitting process for importation, interstate movement, or environmental release of modified organisms or to check on the status of your permit application or request labels.
BRS Permits Staff
Modified Microorganism Permitting Requirements
Contact us if you have questions about whether your modified microorganism requires a BRS permit.
Biotech Microbes
Email: biotechmicrobes@usda.gov
Letter of No Permit Required
Contact us to request a "Letter of No Permit Required."
BRS Letter of No Permit Required
Email: brsnopermitrequired@usda.gov
Compliance Questions, Incident Reporting, and Report Submission
Contact us to learn about the compliance and inspection process, report a compliance incident, or submit a required report.
BRS Compliance
Exemptions and the Confirmation Request Process
Contact us if you have questions about exemptions or the confirmation request process or to submit a confirmation request.
BRS Exemptions and Confirmations
Regulatory Status Reviews of Modified Plants
Contact us if you have questions about the Regulatory Status Review process or want to submit a Regulatory Status Review request.
BRS Regulatory Status Reviews
Email: rsrrequests@usda.gov
Regulation of Modified Organisms
Contact us if you have general questions about APHIS’ regulation of biotechnology plants or plant pests.
Regulation of Modified Organisms
Email: biotechquery@usda.gov
All Animal Products and Veterinary Biologics
Contact APHIS Veterinary Services for importing, exporting, or licensing animal products or biologics (including those that are genetically modified).
For general requests:
Animal Product Import and Export Team
Email: apie@usda.gov
Phone: 301-851-3300
Email is preferred.
For CVB-related questions, including policy, evaluation, and licensing as well as inspection and compliance:
Center for Veterinary Biologics
Email: cvb@usda.gov
Phone: 515-337-6100
1920 Dayton Ave.
P.O. Box 844
Ames, IA 50010
Plants and Plant Products That Are Not Modified Using Genetic Engineering
Contact APHIS Plant Protection and Quarantine if you have questions about plants, plant products, or plant pests that are not genetically modified.
For general questions:
Plant Permits Team
Email: plantproducts.permits@usda.gov
Phone: 877-770-5990
For questions about CITES (endangered plant species)
CITES Team
Phone: 301-851-2347
For questions about permits for regulated organisms and soil:
Pest Permits Team
Biotechnology Regulatory Services Headquarters
Contact the BRS main office for general questions or information.
APHIS BRS Headquarters
Phone: 301-851-3877
4700 River Rd.
Uni 146
Riverdale, MD 20738