FDA to industry: Please call us if you put nanomaterials in food

Earlier this summer, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advised the food industry what a manufacturer should do if it puts nanomaterials in food: Please call us. The human health effects of ingesting nanomaterials are not well understood, but a few food manufacturers claim to include nanomaterials in their products. The FDA’s advice could have been worse: Don’t call us.

Scientist call for diversity on NAS GMO panel

A group of 64 scientists raised concerns over the panel selected by the National Academy of Sciences for its new study on genetically engineered crops, arguing that the group “does not contain the necessary expertise required” to fully answer the questions at hand.

From GMO to SMO: how synthetic biology evades regulation

Products derived from synthetic biology (popularly called synbio), a rapidly growing new technology, are beginning to enter the marketplace without a regulatory framework in place that provides for pre-market safety assessment of its unique risks to health and the environment.

The Support Minnesota City Supper

August 8th, 2014

Join us for a celebration of all things Minnesota homegrown, small batch and craft-made from a few of our favorite neighbors. From 5–7 p.m. mingle with local farmers and producers from Minnesota’s artisan community while sampling delicious foods, enjoying live music by The Last Revel and sipping on local beer/wine. A lively three-course dinner will follow from 7–9pm, prepared by Whole Foods Market chefs, featuring ingredients from Minnesota farms. All proceeds from ticket sales will benefit IATP’s many sustainable food initiatives. LOCAL ARTISAN FAIR (5–7 p.m.) Peace Coffee Lucky'
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