USDA Extends Deregulation Of Genetically Engineered Potato

USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has preliminarily determined it will extend deregulation to a line of genetically engineered (GE) potato developed by J.R. Simplot Company for low acrylamide potential, reduced black spot bruising, and lowered reducing sugars. APHIS previously reviewed and deregulated these GE traits in another GE potato developed by J.R. Simplot Company, referred to as Innate Potato.

An environmental assessment (EA) and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) has been prepared as well as a plant pest risk similarity assessment (PPRSA). These documents will be available for a 30-day public review and comment period upon publication of a Federal Register notice.

A copy of the petition and supporting documents can be found on the News and Information page of the Biotechnology Regulatory Services website.