Regulatory and Ethical Considerations in Algal Biotechnology

<h2>FDA and USDA Regulations</h2> <p>In the United States, regulatory oversight of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnut.2022.1029841/full" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" target="_blank">algal biotechnology is primarily split</a>&nbsp;between the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The FDA focuses on the safety of algal-derived products for human and animal consumption, while the USDA oversees the environmental release of genetically modified algae.</p> <h2>EPA Regulations</h2> <p>The&nbsp;<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Environmental_Protection_Agency" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" target="_blank">Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)</a>&nbsp;also plays a crucial role in regulating algal biotechnology. It evaluates potential risks associated with the use of algae, particularly when genetically engineered algae are intended for environmental applications like wastewater treatment or carbon capture.</p> <p><a href="https://medium.com/@nikitachauhan15/regulatory-and-ethical-considerations-in-algal-biotechnology-d03b3a97717e"><strong>Website</strong></a></p>