The U.S.-based company that's about to start the commercial production of genetically modified salmon in P.E.I. The genetically modified salmon, produced in indoor tanks in Rollo Bay, P.E.I., will become the first genetically engineered food animal to be sold in Canadian grocery stores. 'Safe and nutritious,' Health Canada saysAfter a four-year study, the federal agency has determined the genetically modified salmon to be "safe and nutritious" and therefore no labelling is required. Mark Butler, of Halifax's Ecology Action Centre, has long opposed the genetically engineered salmon and said he believes AquaBounty has no intention of putting any clear marking on any fish-food product that contains genetically modified salmon. He noted AquaBounty has been selling genetically modified salmon in Canada since it was approved by Health Canada in May 2016.

Source: CBC News April 16, 2019 09:00 UTC