BIO Welcomes Reopening of USDA BioPreferred Product Certification and LabelingJul 2 2013
BIO welcomes the reopening of USDA's BioPreferred labeling program, which enables consumers to identify certified biobased products.
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EPA’s Tier III Rule Can Encourage Adoption of Biofuels, BIO SaysJul 1 2013
BIO urges EPA to finalize Tier 3 Motor Vehicle Emissions rules in order to support development of advanced biofuels.
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BIO Applauds Legislation That Levels the Playing Field for Renewable ChemicalsJun 28 2013
BIO today thanked Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) for introducing the Qualifying Renewable Chemical Production Tax Credit Act of 2013, which reduces taxes for U.S. producers and helps them to commercialize homegrown technology.
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BIO Statement on Connecticut GE Food Labeling BillJun 26 2013
Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy signed into law today, PA 13-183, the GMO food labeling bill. Connecticut is the first state to require the special labeling of foods containing genetically modified ingredients.
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BIO Welcomes President Obama’s Recognition of Biotechnology’s Contribution to Renewable EnergyJun 25 2013
The President's recently announced Climate Action Plan reiterates support for the Renewable Fuel Standard, and calls for scientists to design new fuels, and farmers to grow new fuels.
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BIO Praises Congress for Updating the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program to Cover Newest Seasonal Flu VaccinesJun 20 2013
BIO applauds Sens. Max Baucus (D-MT) and Orrin Hatch (R-UT) and Reps. Jim Gerlach (R-PA) and Richard Neal (D-MA) on the passage of H.R. 475 to update the existing excise tax to cover the newest seasonal influenza vaccines. |
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BIO Applauds World Food Prize LaureatesJun 19 2013
Scientific discoveries have helped to feed the world.
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Rep. Peters’ Farm Bill Legislation Levels the Playing Field for Renewable ChemicalsJun 18 2013
BIO and BIOCOM today thanked Rep. Scott Peters (D-Calif.) for introducing an amendment to the Farm Bill that would make renewable chemicals eligible for the Biorefinery Assistance Program.
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Statement On U.S. Supreme Court Review Of Isolated DNA PatentsJun 13 2013
The SCOTUS decision represents a departure from judicial and PTO precedent supporting patentability of DNA molecules. The decision could create business uncertainty for a range of inventions.
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2013 BIO World Congress to Feature Focus on Investment Opportunities in Clean TechJun 12 2013
The 10th Annual World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology will host the Clean Tech Investor Sessions featuring innovative industrial biotechnology companies selected to present to an elite audience of investors and analysts.
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