Public Internet sites on biotechnology: Trade/international organizations
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American Soybean Association (ASA)
A national, not-for-profit, grassroots membership organization that develops and implements policies to increase the profitability of its members and the entire soybean industry.
Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO)
BIO's "Guide to Biotechnology," a resource for editors and reporters.
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Founded in 1945 with a mandate to raise levels of nutrition and standards of living, to improve agricultural productivity, and to better the condition of rural populations.
Food Safety Network (FSN)
The Food Safety Network provides research, commentary, policy evaluation and public information on food safety issues
Guide to Biotechnology
A guide by the Agriculture Department of the FAO, listing online resources for topics related to biotechnology.
International Food Information Council Foundation (IFIC)
Collects and disseminates scientific information on food safety, nutrition and health.
International Life Sciences Institute (ILSI)
Seeks to further the understanding of scientific issues relating to nutrition, food safety, toxicology, risk assessment, and the environment.
National Corn Growers Association
NCGA is the U.S. trade organization that represents corn growers.
Truth about Trade & Technology
A nonprofit advocacy group led by American farmers that supports free trade and agricultural biotechnology.