Comment letters
Comment letters
GFI submits public comments to policymakers in order to advance alternative proteins strategically and with integrity.
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Comment to NOAA on alternative seafood and climate change
GFI submitted a comment to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) urging the agency to prioritize open-access research on alternative seafood as a central component of NOAA’s climate change agenda.
Comment on the National Milk Producers Federation Citizen Petition
GFI submitted comments to FDA pushing back on the National Milk Producers Federation’s proposal to label plant-based dairy products as “imitation” milk.
Comment to FDA re Request for Information on Cultivated Seafood Labeling
GFI’s comment supports a cautious and flexible approach towards labeling as cultivated seafood comes to market. Learn why we support regulatory flexibility for cultivated seafood.
Letter to Congress advocating alternative protein R&D funding
In March 2021, The Good Food Institute, along with 60 nonprofits, trade associations, and companies, asked Congress to fund alternative protein research and development in the FY22 budget for the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the National Science Foundation.
To the Biden transition team on investing in alternative proteins
GFI asks the Biden administration to significantly invest in alternative protein research as part of the U.S. economic recovery plan. Learn more about the benefits of doing so.
To USDA re Harvard Law School Animal Law & Policy Clinic letter (treated as petition) on cultivated meat labeling
GFI’s comment supports the regulatory framework described in the Harvard Law School Petition. Learn why we support regulatory flexibility for cultivated meat.
To OMB on research funding in Fiscal Year 2022
GFI requests that alternative protein research be included in the President’s budget proposal. Learn how doing so will build the bioeconomy and create jobs.
To USDA re solicitation of input on agricultural innovations (sign-on letter)
GFI and others urge former Deputy Secretary Censky to prioritize open-access research for alternative proteins. Learn more about the benefits of doing so.
To USDA re solicitation of input on agricultural innovations
GFI urges former Deputy Secretary Censky to prioritize open-access research for alternative proteins. Learn more about the benefits of doing so.
Re: food standards; general principles and food standards modernization
GFI urges FDA to establish principles for modernizing food standards that account for all foods. Learn why doing so is vital to FDA’s goal of supporting innovation.