Comment letters
Comment letters
GFI submits public comments to policymakers in order to advance alternative proteins strategically and with integrity.
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To USDA in response to their Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on cultivated meat labeling
GFI submitted comments in response to the USDA’s Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR) regarding cultivated meat labeling. GFI advocates for a clear, practical, and flexible regulatory pathway to market for these products and recommends that USDA-FSIS create a regulatory framework that treats cultivated products and conventional products fairly and equally.
Comment on the National Milk Producers Federation Citizen Petition
GFI submitted comments to FDA pushing back on the National Milk Producers Federation’s proposal to label plant-based dairy products as “imitation” milk.
Comment to FDA re Request for Information on Cultivated Seafood Labeling
GFI’s comment supports a cautious and flexible approach towards labeling as cultivated seafood comes to market. Learn why we support regulatory flexibility for cultivated seafood.
To USDA re Harvard Law School Animal Law & Policy Clinic letter (treated as petition) on cultivated meat labeling
GFI’s comment supports the regulatory framework described in the Harvard Law School Petition. Learn why we support regulatory flexibility for cultivated meat.
Re: food standards; general principles and food standards modernization
GFI urges FDA to establish principles for modernizing food standards that account for all foods. Learn why doing so is vital to FDA’s goal of supporting innovation.
Second Supplement to Citizen Petition to FDA re naming conventions
GFI’s supplement highlights market developments since submitting its Citizen Petition. Learn why the developments demonstrate a need for clarity from FDA.
Re: horizontal approaches to food standards of identity modernization
GFI’s comment encourages FDA to clarify that new foods may be named by reference to the names of other foods. Learn why doing so supports FDA’s goal of promoting innovation.
To the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce on proposed labeling requirements for cultivated meat
GFI’s comment explains its concerns with MDAC’s proposed labeling requirements for cultivated meat. Learn why the proposed requirements are unconstitutional.
Re: use of the names of dairy foods in the labeling of plant-based products
GFI’s comment discusses the role labels serve on plant-based dairy products. Learn why FDA should not restrict plant-based dairy’s clear labels.
Re: use of cell culture technology to develop products derived from livestock and poultry
GFI’s comment applauds USDA and FDA’s commitment to working together to ensure the safety of cultivated meat. Learn why we support the joint regulatory framework.
