The genesis of the GM Purple Tomato marks a significant milestone in agricultural biotechnology. Unlike previous GM crops primarily targeted at commercial producers, this tomato is the first GM food crop directly marketed to home gardeners in the United States, offering an opportunity for individuals to engage with biotechnology in their own backyard.
The GM Purple Tomato was deregulated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in 2022. According to a statement from the USDA, the GM Purple Tomato is not subject to regulation by the USDA because it does not pose a plant pest risk:
In 2023, the Purple Tomato received a “no questions” letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which means the Purple Tomato is considered “generally recognized as safe” (GRAS) and, therefore, does not require premarket review or approval by the FDA.
To qualify for GRAS status, Norfolk Plant Sciences submitted data from tests conducted internally.
The GM Purple Tomato was engineered by scientists at Norfolk Plant Sciences in the UK.
(in other words, FDA says the company, in the UK, saying "safe and effective" makes it so)
http://www.norfolkplantsciences.com/
http://www.norfolkplantsciences.com/anthocyanins-double-the-shelf-life-of-tomatoes/
Once again, it's not about our health. It's about tech profit. TRU$T THE $CIENCE
Man manipulating genetics NEVER ends well.
I will stick with my heirloom, open pollinated seeds and save them myself.