EPA Grants Exemption for Watermelon Mosaic Virus-2 and Zucchini Yellow Mosaic Virus Coat Proteins in Transgenic Squash Plants

Summary

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted an exemption to Asgrow Seed Co. for residues of watermelon mosaic virus-2 (WMV2) coat protein and zucchini yellow mosaic virus (ZYMV) coat protein in transgenic squash plants, allowing for the production of these proteins without a tolerance requirement under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

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