USDA Seeks Public Comment on Petition to Deregulate Orchid Developed Using Genetic Engineering

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Media Contact: 
Rick Coker
(301) 851-4091 
Richard.S.Coker@usda.gov

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) invites public comment on a petition to deregulate a Phalaenopsis orchid developed using genetic engineering to produce blue flowers. 

The public will have 60 days to review and comment on the petition and APHIS’ evaluation documents, and are encouraged to submit scientific data, studies, or research to support their comments. 

The Federal Register notice of availability of the draft EA and draft PPRA can be viewed now on the APHIS News page. Beginning June 4, 2025, members of the public can submit comments through August 4, 2025, by going to www.regulations.gov and entering “APHIS-2025-0005” into the Search field.