United States Food and Drug Administration ↔ United States

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The United States is the sovereign nation where the Food and Drug Administration operates as a primary regulatory body, as established in [1], [2], and [3].

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referenceIn the United States, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates foods, ingredients, agriculture, veterinary medicines, human drugs, biologics, and medical devices.

claimThe division of oversight in the United States means different organizations issue permits and review risk assessments for genetically modified organisms, such as APHIS determining if a GMO is a 'plant pest,' the EPA assessing environmental toxicity, and the FSIS or FDA assessing toxicity to animals or humans.

claimIn the United States, the Food and Drug Administration, the Department of Agriculture, and the Environmental Protection Agency are the three agencies responsible for regulating genetically modified organisms (GMOs).