News Life FDA releases guidelines for genetically modified animals Draft presents no major changes from current practice but does leave room for exemptions By Patrick Barry September 19, 2008 at 5:20 pm - More than 2 years ago Share this:Share Share via email (Opens in new window) Email Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Share on X (Opens in new window) X Print (Opens in new window) Print The path from the lab to the marketplace for genetically modified cows, pigs and chickens has been clearly spelled out for the first time. On September 18, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration released a draft of regulations for approving engineered animals for commercial use.