Research regulations related to biotechnology in agriculture.

Research should include

• legislation and safety guidelines
• ways private industry and U.S. regulatory agencies (e.g., USDA, USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service [APHIS], EPA, FDA, Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee [IACUC]) influence the regulation of biotechnology.

Process/Skill Questions:

• How do regulatory agencies and/or organizations influence biotechnology?
• What are the short-term and long-term benefits to the public and individual consumer because of the regulations developed by the regulatory agencies and organizations targeting biotechnology?
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of biotechnology regulations as they relate to the various sectors in the agriculture industry?