USDA Deregulates Late Blight-Resistant Genetically Engineered Potato

USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced a determination of nonregulated status for a genetically engineered potato variety developed by J.R. Simplot Co. engineered for late blight resistance, low-acrylamide potential, reduced black spot bruising, and lowered reducing sugars. The determination will be effective upon publication of the Federal Register notice announcing our decision.

“Our determination is based on our evaluation of data submitted by J.R. Simplot Company, in its petition for a determination of nonregulated status, our analysis of available scientific data, and comments received from the public in response to our previous notices announcing the availability of the petition for nonregulated status and its associated environmental assessment and plant pest risk assessment. This notice also announces the availability of our written determination and finding of no significant impact,” said the Federal Register Notice: Determination of Nonregulated Status.