Policy and Novel Foods from Animal Sources

Challenges in policy development for novel foods, particularly derived from animal biotechnology, are the major focus of this article. Examination of policy evolution for these products in different national situations can provide interesting case examples of policy processes, shedding light on such technology-specific issues dependent on the regulatory framework as these are reflected in regulations pertinent to newer biotechnologies such as animal cloning and transgenesis. Asymmetry in information between consumers and developers for these products poses particular challenges for policy. Policy development for food products developed through novel processes and with added value or functions may be complicated by increasing social sensitivity and public debate on the process of agricultural biotechnology. The discussions around the feasibility, value, and expected use of these animal biotechnologies are also a part of the discussion in this article.

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