USDA Fully Deregulates Roundup Ready Alfalfa

“Bill Tomson and Scott Kilman of the Wall Street Journal reported that Vilsack’s rejection of a compromise proposal—partial deregulation, which was vehemently opposed by biotech companies and only tepidly accepted by non-GE interests—was the result of an Obama administration review of “burdensome” regulations. 

Sources familiar with the negotiations at USDA, who preferred to remain anonymous, told Food Safety News they believe the White House asked Vilsack to drop proposed regulations so the administration would appear more friendly to big business.

The White House did not respond for comment”

(Source: foodsafetynews.com)