AMENDMENT DESCRIPTION:
Amendment requires the Secretary of Agriculture,
acting through the National Academy of Sciences, to complete and transmit to
Congress a report that examines three health-related aspects of genetically
engineered foods including: (1) that the tests being performed on genetically
engineered foods are sufficient to assess and evaluate human health risks to
this food; (2) what type of monitoring system is needed to assess future health
consequences from genetically engineered foods; and (3) what type of regulatory
structure should be in place to approve genetically engineered foods for humans
to eat.
AMENDMENT PURPOSE:
Amendment No. 61 printed in the Congressional Record to
require a report regarding genetically engineered foods.
STATUS: