From: TTaylordoc@aol.com
Sent: Monday, March 26, 2001 3:29 PM
To: fdadockets@oc.fda.gov
Subject: Docket 00N-1396 & Docket 00D-1598

I have learned that the FDA is about to approve genetically engineered (GE) 
food products into the human food chain with rules that do the following:

* Do not require mandatory pre-market safety testing
* Do not require pre-market environmental review
* Do not require mandatory labeling of GE foods
* Restrict voluntary labeling of non-GE foods
* Require a mere letter of notification prior to the marketing of a GE food

Respectfully, I wish to voice my opposition to the rules as currently 
proposed.  The FDA would never approve a drug this way, or even a food 
additive.  The potential for harm is too great to be cavalier about GE foods. 
 The fact is no one has any idea of what the short, medium and long term 
effects could be on human health by the addition of such foods.  I support 
research and scientific testing as to the safety and advisability of 
introducing GE foods, and their potential long term effects, before any are 
approved for marketing to the public.

Thank you,
Thomas Taylor, D.C.
Dynamic Health Resources, LLC.
163 High Street
Exeter, NH  03833

Thank you,