This article discusses the regulation of the use of genetically engineered organisms by the three federal organizations that have significant roles in regulating such use: the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Food and Drug Administration, and the Environmental Protection Agency. In response to the public's fear that genetic engineering of plants somehow would harm the environment, these agencies promulgated strict regulations and established policies to provide specific guidelines for such regulation. Based on extensive regulatory review and testing, however, these regulatory organizations determined that there are no risks to the environment and are liberalizing their regulations. Indeed, in contrast with the policies of the European Union, the U.S. government considers genetically engineered crops to be identical to traditional crops so that, unless specific safety issues are raised, special labeling of genetically engineered foods is not required.