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 to USDA on agricultural supply chain resilience and durability
GFI submitted a comment to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recommending that the agency invest in open-access alternative protein research to help achieve resilient, durable, and efficient agricultural supply chains and mitigate the risk of future disruptions.
Comment to USDA on climate change and alternative proteins
GFI submitted a comment to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recommending that the agency leverage existing programs to advance open-access alternative protein research to help achieve President Biden’s climate goals and create a more equitable food system.
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.
To USDA re solicitation of input on agricultural innovations (sign-on letter)
GFI and others urge former Deputy Secretary Censky to prioritize open-access research for alternative proteins. Learn more about the benefits of doing so.
To USDA re solicitation of input on agricultural innovations
GFI urges former Deputy Secretary Censky to prioritize open-access research for alternative proteins. Learn more about the benefits of doing so.
To the USDA re solicitation of stakeholder input for Urban, Indoor, and Other Emerging Agricultural Production Research, Education, and Extension Initiative
GFI’s comment requests that NIFA support research into alternative proteins. Learn why supporting alternative proteins will be beneficial to consumers and the American economy.
Re: Dietary Guidelines for Americans
GFI highlights plant-based meats and milks as a way to include more plant-based foods in the new Dietary Guidelines. Learn more about the benefits of a plant-based diet.
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.
To FSIS-USDA re U.S. Cattlemen’s Association’s petition to restrict labels
GFI and several alternative protein companies urge USDA to reject the Cattlemen’s petition which asks it to exclude alternative proteins from the definition of “beef” and “meat.”
