Smith, Cindy2017-06-072017-06-072005https://hdl.handle.net/1813/51011USDA/APHIS has regulated transgenic organisms since 1987, and in 2002 established Biotechnology Regulatory Services (BRS) to place a renewed emphasis and priority on biotechnology. APHIS has authorized more than 10,000 permits and notifications for the introduction of GM organisms and deregulated over sixty products for use, establishing itself as an international leader in the safe regulation of transgenic products.en-USAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 InternationalAgricultural biotechnologyenvironment, human healthGMO, genetic engineering, pharmingplant based vaccinesmedicinalsregulationliability, patentsstewardshipbook chapter