USDA Backs Findings, but Urges Companies to Continue Moratorium for Now

Although the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) agreed with FDA's final assessment, the department encouraged technology providers to maintain the voluntary moratorium on sending milk and meat from animal clones into the food supply during an unspecified transition period. USDA plans to work with interested industry stakeholders to "ensure a smooth and seamless transition into the marketplace for these products." To read the USDA press release, click here.

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Posted January 22, 2008